Financial Controller

London
10-12-2025
Job Type
Contract
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Professional Services - Other
Division
Finance and Accounting
Job Title
Financial Controller
Salary Type
Hourly
Job ID
143202

Job Description

Financial Controller
London – City

6 month contract (possible contract - permanent)

£75,000 - £120,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

 

A leading UK organisation within the Business Services sector is seeking a highly capable, driven and adaptable Financial Controller to take ownership of preparing company budgets, implementing them across divisions, and monitoring performance.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to broaden their finance experience, gain commercial exposure, and thrive in a company that values entrepreneurial thinking.

What you will do:

  • Prepare detailed organisation budget implementation for 2026 following the previous year’s templates.
  • Develop accurate cash flow forecasts for 2026.
  • Implement budgets across departments, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Monitor budget adherence and performance across cost and revenue lines.
  • Engage with budget holders to understand variances, drivers, and divisional intricacies.
  • Build strong relationships with budget holders.
  • Ensure clarity of financial processes and provide guidance where needed.
  • Review existing finance process and identify opportunities to improve them and enhance systems and processes where appropriate (longer-term prospect).

What you will have:

  • Qualified ACCA, ACA, specifically, with solid grounding in accountancy.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, budgeting, or financial management, with hands on responsibility for financial reporting, forecasting, and budget preparation.
  • Experience in roles such as Project Accountant, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing budgets, analysing financial statements, and presenting insights to management teams to support strategic decisions.
  • Involvement in business transformation projects, system implementations, or process re-engineering initiatives.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive solutions in fast-paced or dynamic environments.
  • Strong analytical experience, attention to detail, and a history of delivering actionable financial insights to manage spending.

What you will get:

  • competitive daily rate
  • potential for a permanent position

 

BB/JL143202