Finance Controller

Company Overview

Join a Decade of Excellence with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. A well-established UK-based accountancy practice with over a decade of proven expertise, we have built a strong reputation for delivering trusted, high-quality advisory and compliance services. With a solid presence in the UK and a growing international footprint, we operate from our London headquarters alongside our expanding office in Vadodara, India. Our integrated UK–India model enables us to deliver efficient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a trading name of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Service Ltd.

Why Join Us?

• Full training provided in communication, accounting software, and business processes
• Inclusive and growth-oriented work culture
• Opportunity to work with international clients and standards
• Career development and mentorship opportunities

What is my role?

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. In this role, you will oversee the month-end close and forecasting processes, as well as the preparation of management reporting. You will act as a strategic financial partner to the business.

Duties

• Own the Profit & Loss (P&L) and financial performance, reviewing variances and providing clear commentary to senior management.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting to the parent company, in line with monthly close schedules.
• Analyse revenue, turnover, and cost allocations to maintain robust financial controls and transparency.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including annual budgets, periodic reforecasts, and cash flow planning.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts, monitor liquidity, and manage working capital effectively.
• Oversee headcount reporting and ensure accurate integration with finance and HR systems.
• Develop and enhance management reports and dashboards (BI tools), translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC submissions, ONS surveys, and other statutory reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives across finance functions.
• Prepare monthly margin reports and lead P&L review meetings with business leaders.
• Exposure to audit processes and year-end statutory accounts will be an advantage.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Making Tax Digital (MTD) and UK digital compliance requirements is must.
• Comfortable working in a cross-border environment, liaising with both UK and India teams will be an advantage.

Qualification and Skills

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT or equivalent) with solid technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven experience in a Finance Controller or senior finance role within a UK-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS, VAT, payroll, and corporation tax fundamentals.
• Experience with group reporting and multi-entity financial structures.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, NetSuite, SAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.
• Experience in cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ability to implement and maintain robust financial controls and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in process improvement, automation, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is highly desirable.

Application Instructions

Please send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to: [contact hidden]