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Financial Controller
1 week ago
LHH Recruitment Solutions Godalming, United KingdomA global charity is on the lookout for their next UK Financial Controller. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will be a qualified accountant with an FP&A background, with good knowledge of management and financial accounts. · **Salary**: £50,000 · Location: Godalm ...
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Financial Controller
1 week ago
Sanderson Guildford, United KingdomWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join our client; a forward thinking, commercial business on a permanent basis. · **Responsibilities**: · - Developing recommendations for financial targets within the strategic and operational planning and ...
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Financial Controller
4 days ago
LHH Recruitment Solutions Guildford, United KingdomLHH are working with a leading FMCG company looking to hire a Financial Controller on a full time basis during an exciting period of change/growth. · Duties/Responsibilities: · - You will report directly into the Finance Director, supporting him to implement systems processes & p ...
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Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
Investigo Guildford, United KingdomInvestigo are exclusively partnering a rapidly expanding and entrepreneurial business to recruit a Financial Controller. The newly created and high-profile role will help grow and build the finance teams as well as the business. · The business is currently experiencing a signific ...
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Financial Controller
1 week ago
Howett Thorpe Horsham, United KingdomA technology-based company are looking to recruit a Financial Controller that will take control for this Group of legal entities. This position will be reporting into a Finance Director, but will take the lead role on budgeting and forecasts, monthly statementand regular statutor ...
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Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
LHH Recruitment Solutions Horsham, United KingdomI am working with an exciting business based in Horsham who are looking to recruit a Financial Controller to join their team. · Reporting into the CFO you will be required to mange the day to day running of the finance team and the finance function including the preparation of bu ...
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Financial Controller
4 days ago
CMA Recruitment Group Woking, United KingdomCMA Recruitment Group are partnering with a PE backed engineering group based in Woking, to recruit for a Financial Controller. · The Financial Controller will oversee 3 legal entities within the group providing financial leadership during a period of change. Reporting to the Fin ...
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Financial Controller
5 days ago
Blackwaters Leatherhead, United KingdomHi tech manufacturing business in Leatherhead is recruiting Financial Controller to run the finance department, reporting to number one in finance, this will be a varied forward-thinking position where you will have platform to drive this newly PE backedbusiness forward. · This p ...
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Financial Controller
1 week ago
Howett Thorpe West Sussex, United KingdomA growing SME are looking to appoint a Financial Controller that will take a leadership role within this organisation reporting into the Stakeholders of this exciting and growing business. You will be overseeing and managing a small finance team and be someonethat has a strong am ...
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Financial Controller
1 week ago
Investigo Woking, United KingdomWe are currently recruiting for a prestigious organisation who are looking for a SSC Financial Controller to lead the team and make and embed process improvements to build a 'best in class' service offering. · - Lead the AP, AR and expenses teams and regularly monitor KPIs relati ...
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Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
E Personnel Recruitment Leatherhead, United Kingdom**Financial Controller** · - **Location**: Leatherhead 2-3 days per week in office · - **Hours**: 37.5 Hours per week · - Free parking & close to railway · - Pension-Up to 6% employees' contribution · - Life assurance · - 25 days Holiday Plus Bank Holiday · - Private Healthcare · ...
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Interim Financial Controller
1 week ago
LHH Recruitment Solutions Surrey, United KingdomLHH are excited to be partnering with a market leader in the energy market. Due to their ambitious growth plans they are looking to strengthen their team in a number of roles globally. · They are looking for an Interim Financial Controller to support and provide financial leaders ...
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Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
Radley Green London, United Kingdom**Rapidly growing Financial Services company based in Central London are actively looking for a new Financial Controller.** · **This is a newly created role that has come about due to the growth of the business and will own all aspects of financial reporting, developing financial ...
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Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
Harper May Ltd London, United KingdomFinancial Controller - Consultancy Company · A growing Risk Consultancy firm based in the City of London is looking for a talented Finance Controller to join their expert team. The company has a rich history and has worked with some of the worlds largest companies. · Key Responsi ...
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Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
Red Planet Travel Professionals London, United KingdomFinancial Controller, Tour Operator, Central London £55,000 plus benefits (Hybrid role) - An established travel brand with exciting and ambitious growth plans, is recruiting for a new Financial Controller role. As a Qualified Accountant, you will be a keymember of the Finance tea ...
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Financial Controller
4 days ago
Harper May Ltd London, United Kingdom**Financial Controller - Energy Provider** · Harper May is currently working with a Established Energy Provider that is based in London. They are currently looking for a new Financial Controller to join their team. They are an independent globally recognized company that focuses ...
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Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
air-recruitment London, United Kingdom**Financial Controller - Hybrid working in central London - Up to £60K · Using geo-location analytics, they help retailers understand their customers and competitors, enabling them to precisely target new audiences. They help optimise store and channel strategies, merchandising, ...
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Financial Controller
4 days ago
Altum Consulting London, United KingdomAltum Consulting is proud to be working with a which is also one of the UK'S Historic Art Institutions based in London helping them recruit a highly motivated and proactive Financial Controller on a 14 month contract. This is an interesting leadership rolemanaging a small team an ...
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Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
Reed Accountancy Keston, United Kingdom Part timeReed Accountancy is collaborating with a prestigious hospitality client in Kent. We are looking for a part-time qualified financial controller to work three days per week (27 hours). · You will report directly to the Managing Director, and you will be supported in this role by a ...
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Financial Controller
1 week ago
Consumer Additions Ltd London, United KingdomConsumer Additions are currently partnering with an Exciting Fast Growth Start-up Food Business. They are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team based in Central London. · Key Responsibilities; · - Finance Control and Reporting - provide timely and accurate financi ...
Temp to Perm Senior Financial Controller - Waverley, Surrey, United Kingdom - Hunter Mason Consulting Ltd
Description
Financial Controller - Public Sector Projects£55,000 - £75,000
Permanent
Farnham
Job Description
* managing audits: as a finance controller, you finalise internal audits in a company. You oversee the roles of internal audit teams and review their findings to check for potential errors or fraud. When the audit reports are complete, you present them to senior management.
* controlling financial accounts: as a finance controller, you manage the preparation of financial accounts from monthly to quarterly and annual accounts. You also oversee accounts receivable and payable. Sometimes, the role involves monitoring cash flows to ensure the company meets its short-term obligations and optimises investments.
* accounting oversight: as a finance controller, you ensure the accounting distributions are accurate, and all monies are accounted for properly. You oversee the disbursement of cash and manage payroll activities and bank settlements. You can also supervise the accounting team to maintain accurate checks and balances.
* financial planning and reporting: finance controllers are in charge of banking and finance functions, including studying and reviewing financial contracts and negotiating credit agreements. You also ensure the executive has accurate financial planning data and assist various departments in creating budgets and preparing their projected cash flow reports to support the finance allocation.
* financial analysis: apart from financial reporting, you need to conduct financial analysis on various plans and advise management. For instance, if a company wants to invest in a particular investment, you assess the risk using statistical data. You can also find efficient ways of executing a business plan to improve financial management.
* ensuring compliance: as a finance controller, you need to ensure the company complies with local laws and regulations. You ensure the company remits all the necessary taxes and adheres to statutory requirements and relevant industry regulations to avoid fines and penalties.
Qualifications ad Requirements
* degree: to become a finance controller, you need an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or a related business course. The degree introduces you to the financial concepts that you will use to control and manage finances for a company. While most companies hire finance controllers with just an undergraduate degree, having a master's degree increases your chances of landing a job.
* work experience: you need extensive work experience to become a finance controller. For instance, you can start as an accountant or financial analyst and improve your skills to become a finance controller.
* skills and competencies
* communication skills: as a finance controller, you must be a great communicator to relay information to the accounting team. Communication skills also help you explain the risks of an investment to the executive team in simple terms.
* analytical skills: finance controllers analyse various financial information and accounting data. For instance, you analyse financial accounts during internal audits and assess the risks of an investment. Analytical skills help you improve your decision-making.
* leadership and management skills: as a finance controller, you have to be a good leader to manage and motivate people to optimise their performance. Leadership skills also help you become more strategic in your approach