Financial Controller

Company Description

Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller with a strong background in investment banking, corporate finance, or financial advisory.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will oversee the organisation's financial management and reporting functions, ensuring effective financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. The role requires a solid investment banking or corporate finance background, with experience in financial modelling, investment analysis, business valuation, capital raising, and transaction advisory. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial insights, manage financial risks, and support investment decisions and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation's financial operations, accounting processes, and financial control systems.
• Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial plans.
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements, management accounts, and financial performance reports.
• Provide financial analysis, modelling, valuation, and investment appraisal to support strategic and investment decisions.
• Monitor investment portfolios, transaction performance, financial exposures, and returns where applicable.
• Support corporate finance transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, debt structuring, and financial due diligence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and relevant financial sector regulations.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and risk management procedures.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, cash management, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, statutory reporting, and relationships with financial institutions and regulatory bodies.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and support business planning and growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is required.
• MBA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 7–10 years' relevant experience in finance, accounting, or financial management, with demonstrable experience in investment banking, corporate finance, financial advisory, or a related financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, financial controls, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrable experience in financial modelling, valuation, investment analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Experience supporting or managing investment transactions, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate finance activities.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and financial risk management.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, advanced Excel, and financial modelling tools.

Key Competencies

• Strategic financial management and leadership.
• Financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Risk management and internal controls.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High levels of integrity, accuracy, and professional judgement.

Additional Information

The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.

Applications close on 30th November 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to the closing date.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process.