Financial Controller
Location: London
Working week: 3 Days PW onsite
Reporting to: CEO
About Us
We are a fast-growing, state-of-the-art tech business specializing in cutting-edge solutions for the commercial real estate sector. With a turnover of approximately £3 million, we are committed to delivering exceptional services and driving innovation for our clients.
As we enter an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Financial Controller to join our leadership team. This role is pivotal in shaping our financial strategy, ensuring stability, and optimizing profitability.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and reports for key stakeholders.
🔹 Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process and provide rolling forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
🔹 Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure financial stability and efficient resource allocation.
🔹 Cost of Sale & Margin Analysis: Track and analyze margins across service lines, delivering insights to enhance pricing strategies and profitability.
🔹 EBITDA Performance: Work closely with the CEO to monitor and optimize EBITDA, providing data-driven recommendations to drive business growth.
🔹 Compliance & Taxation: Oversee VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory submissions. Lead R&D tax relief initiatives, identifying qualifying activities and liaising with advisors to maximize benefits.
🔹 Process Improvement: Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and risk-mitigation strategies to enhance efficiency.
🔹 Payroll Oversight: Supervise payroll preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
🔹 Strategic Support: Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing financial insights to guide growth initiatives and business decisions.
🔹 Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with external accountants, auditors, and financial partners to maintain operational excellence.
Qualifications & Experience
✅ Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
✅ Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within SMEs or the tech/managed services sector.
✅ Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax compliance, and budgeting.
✅ Experience handling R&D tax relief claims and understanding eligibility requirements.
✅ Skilled in EBITDA monitoring and optimizing financial performance.
✅ Expertise in cost of sale analysis and margin improvement strategies.
✅ Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) and Excel.
✅ Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills