Financial Controller

Location – London (hybrid working is on offer but the expectation for the first year would be to have a strong office presence on average 4/1)

Alexander Lloyd Senior Finance are delighted to be partnering a super high growth investment management organisation with the key hire of a Financial Controller

You will be reporting directly into and partnering the CFO and we are seeking a technically sound but also strategic results-driven Financial Controller, you will oversee the financial operations, drive efficiency, and support the continued company expansion.

The Role

As the Financial Controller, you will be a key leader within the finance team and your direct reports will be qualified accountants, the team is responsible for managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that drive decision-making and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and compliance.
• Develop and implement robust financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and forecasts.
• Lead budgeting, cash flow management, and cost optimization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience: 5+ years in a senior financial role within a high-scale SME business.
• Strong team leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Please quote 51406 when you email your CV to jri@alexanderlloyd.co.uk, alongside your Cv you are welcome to expand on the key candidate criteria above. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd Finance and Accountancy is the leading recruiter of part-qualified Accountants, Financial and Management Accountants, Financial Controllers, and Finance Directors across Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been short listed for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.