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Financial Controller

City of London Temporary £450 - £550 per day View Job Description
I am partnering with a global leader in the fintech space, a forward-thinking, fast-scaling business revolutionising digital finance. With offices across major financial hubs and a cutting-edge tech platform, they empower businesses and individuals through innovation, speed, and transparency.
  • Do you have experience leading monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting?
  • Are you a Qualified Accountant with experience working in Financial Services?

About Our Client

As the Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in leading and streamlining the company's month-end processes, driving operational improvements, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting across multiple jurisdictions. This is a hands-on, high-impact position ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Job Description



  • Lead and improve month-end close process, targeting shorter close cycles and increased accuracy.


  • Oversee financial reporting (monthly, quarterly and annual), ensuring timely consolidation across international entities.
  • Balance sheet substantiation and reconciliations.
  • Drive process improvement across transactional finance (AP, AR, Billing, Payroll)


  • Identify inefficiencies in existing processes and implement best practices to improve automation and controls.


  • Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, and Product Finance teams to align reporting with broader business needs.


  • Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.


  • Mentor and support the finance team during the transition period, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

  • Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
  • Strong track record of leading process improvements, with tangible examples of outcomes/achievements.
  • Strong experience leading financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to work effectively in a temporary role with hybrid working arrangements.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate depending on experience.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, Financial Services environment in London.
  • Chance to contribute to and influence an entire finance function with a hands-on approach.



This Financial Controller position offers a rewarding opportunity to excel in the accounting and finance field. Apply now to join a respected organisation in London!

Contact
Jaz Trotman
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6804755
Phone number
+44 118 933 7037

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jaz Trotman
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7037
Job reference
JN-082025-6804755