Financial Controller

Location: Lanark

Our client is a rapidly expanding International Consultancy business based in the heart of London with an ever-expanding footprint and a fantastic culture. Due to the continues growth, they require an energetic Financial Controller to join the finance team on a permanent basis. This role is a hybrid working role. Senior Finance Responsibilities Own and maintain a strong understanding of budgets to ensure accurate, complete financial reporting.

Act as primary liaison with subsidiary accountants and external auditors. Deliver clear monthly management reports, financial analysis, profitability reporting, and cash flow forecasts to support senior leadership decision-making. Lead finance systems ownership, including Paprika user management and ongoing system/process improvements. Maintain and enhance the finance control framework, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met. Take full accountability for audit preparation, annual accounts, and statutory reporting.

Provide financial training and development to finance and non-finance stakeholders. Produce ad hoc analysis and reporting as required. Operational & Team Leadership (Weekly / Monthly) Lead, manage, and review the work of the finance team, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery. Oversee client financial management, including budget trackers, monthly fee/expense reviews, and communication with client leads. Maintain revenue tracking (daily) and new business gap analysis (weekly).

Review and manage timesheet compliance, accuracy, and follow-ups. Payroll End-to-end ownership of payroll across all entities, including benefits, pensions, payroll taxes, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Statutory Compliance & Reporting Oversee VAT and tax compliance processes and submissions. Manage preparation and delivery of annual statutory accounts. Coordinate audit fieldwork, resolve queries, and ensure successful audit outcomes.

Skills And Experience:

CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified, minimum five years of post-qualified experience. Able to deliver complete P&L analysis free from reclassifications. International experience