Financial Controller

Overview

This is a hands‑on Financial Controller role in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, responsible for budgeting, cash flow control, and driving process improvements while providing strategic financial insight. The position offers exposure to senior leadership, involvement in commercial negotiations and acquisitions, and a clear path for progression with a temp‑to‑perm option.

My client is a PE‑backed workspace and property management group, operating across multiple sites in London with ambitious growth plans. The group generates £20‑30M annual turnover and is expanding rapidly, offering a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with exposure to commercial negotiations, acquisitions, and strategic decision‑making.

• Own the full budgeting cycle and cash flow forecasting, ensuring accurate implementation and alignment across all departments.
• Deliver management accounts and dashboards, providing clear insights and variance analysis to support decision‑making.
• Strengthen balance sheet controls and maintain robust financial governance.
• Review and improve finance processes and systems to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Build strong relationships with budget holders, challenging assumptions and guiding financial planning.
• Lead landlord negotiations, manage property‑related costs, and oversee commercial agreements.
• Support growth initiatives through financial modelling for acquisitions and strategic projects.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a solid grounding in accounting principles and financial controls.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, ideally within fast‑paced or growth environments.
• Highly skilled in Excel and familiar with Net Suite, with the ability to build and adapt complex financial models.
• Commercially astute, able to translate financial data into actionable insights and support strategic decisions.
• Proactive, adaptable, and confident engaging with stakeholders, including landlords and senior leadership.

• Day Rate (Umbrella)
• Temp to Perm (6 months initially)
• 5 days per week in the office
• Fully serviced/managed office location with amenities