Financial Controller

Financial Controller being hired for scale up business in the Information Services sector!

£70,000 - £80,000 + 3 days in the office (London based)

Stanton House are delighted to be partnering with a new client in the Private Equity space. This organisation has been innovating the way businesses access expert knowledge since its inception a few years ago. Leveraging advanced AI technology, it streamlines the process of connecting clients with industry specialists, ensuring rapid, reliable access to insights that drive informed decision-making. With an intuitive platform offering features like automated scheduling, near-perfect transcription services, and a searchable transcript library, it's designed to simplify project management while enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency.

The company is seeking an experienced and proactive Financial Controller to join their dynamic finance team. This is a unique opportunity to lead their financial operations and reporting functions, driving process improvements and strategic decision-making across the business.

As part of this role you will be responsible for:

* Month-End Close & Reporting:

• Lead the month-end management accounts process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee accruals (sales, cost of sales), supplier prepayments, treasury functions, and foreign exchange management.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and prepare key schedules for Board Packs.

* Commercial & Strategic Support:

• Assist in budgeting and planning by providing in-depth financial analysis and identifying key performance trends.
• Collaborate with international partners on tax and accounting issues for international entities.
• Leverage data analytics tools to extract actionable insights and support business decisions.

* Ad-Hoc Projects & Process Improvement:

• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial workflows.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.

To be successful in this role, you need to have:

* A Finance qualification or equivalent (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) qualification (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in a financial reporting or accounting role

* Experience of working for an SME or scale up would be advantageous

* Strong understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and forecasting with excellent attention to detail

* Proven capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

* Proficiency in financial software and data analytics tools

* Outstanding communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders.