Banking & Finance Associate

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Controller to join a highly regarded, international professional services business in London.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad and commercially focused role with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function across the UK and Ireland. Alongside owning the core financial reporting and control activities, you will work closely with senior leadership, providing analysis, insight and commercial support. The position would suit an ambitious Financial Controller looking for a visible role within a high-quality, international environment, with plenty of opportunity to improve processes and develop the finance function.
Produce monthly management accounts and review key accounting journals
Provide detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis and commentary
Review and control key expenditure, including payroll and supplier payments
Oversee tax and HMRC-related processes, working with external advisers where appropriate
Partner with senior leadership on financial planning and the annual business planning process
Take ownership of the year-end audit from start to finish
Prepare year-end financial statements
Act as a key point of contact for external auditors
Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls
Support and help develop junior members of the finance team
You will be a qualified accountant with a strong combination of technical accounting knowledge and commercial awareness.
Proven experience owning a year-end audit process
Strong management accounting and financial analysis experience
Strong Excel skills
A genuine interest in developing people and improving financial processes
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a highly visible Financial Controller position within an established international business. You will work closely with senior leadership while retaining hands-on ownership of the numbers, offering a strong blend of financial control, reporting, commercial partnering and process improvement.
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