Financial Controller

This position is particularly critical as the business transitions and brings its European operations into a consolidated reporting framework. Working closely with the Head of Finance, this role will take a lead position in strengthening financial control, enhancing reporting quality, and supporting strategic decision-making. The candidate must have experience of working within a LLP

You can be based in either the Brighton or London office on a hybrid basis – 3 days PW office

Duties will include but not be limited too:

• Play a pivotal role in establishing a robust group reporting and consolidation framework
• Shape and strengthen financial controls across a multi-entity, international structure
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business
• Lead and support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting
• Play a key role in the consolidation of UK and international entities, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations
• Support the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts across UK and international entities
• Take ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial data across all entities
• Lead the review, challenge, and resolution of complex reconciliations, proactively identifying risks and driving corrective action
• Provide leadership on WIP management, including strategic oversight of aged WIP, ensuring robust valuation methodologies, and partnering with stakeholders to improve billing discipline, recovery rates, and cash conversion
• Partner closely with Finance Managers and support functions to provide robust financial insight and constructive challenge
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Identify and lead opportunities to enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting capability

Skill set

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience of working within a LLP environment either as a Senior Manager making the first move or in a professional services business
• Strong experience in financial reporting within a complex environment
• Proven experience of balance sheet ownership and financial control
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of governance frameworks
• Advanced analytical capability and attention to detail