Financial Controller - Hybrid

"It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It's also a very clear path to happiness." Sheryl Sandberg 

Sheridan Maine are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee and lead a high-performing finance team across two locations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate statutory reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting business decision-making, and driving efficiency in finance operations. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset.  

The role offers a hybrid working pattern: three days in our client’s West London office and two from home.

As Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include: 

• Line manage the Management Accountant and Finance Operations Manager.
• Oversee the work of Accounts Payable and Receivable teams.
• Drive accountability and development within the finance function.
• Close monthly accounts by working day 6.
• Lead the year-end audit process.
• Ensure accurate and timely VAT returns and compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Liaise with external tax consultants to support corporation tax submissions.
• Authorise and release vendor payments.
• Manage monthly payroll processing.
• Ensure effective credit control and accounts receivable management in collaboration with the Finance Operations Manager.
• Oversee accounts payable and drive operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting, systems, and internal controls.
• Support non-financial managers to improve financial awareness across departments.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for leadership and operational teams.
• Contribute to long-term financial planning and budgeting.
• Maintain and enhance financial models used in strategic decision-making.

 
Core Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Finance, including at least 2 years as a proven Management Accountant.
• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with a relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics.
• Strong accounting software knowledge (e.g. QuickBooks, AQA).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel if required. 

Key technical skills for the Financial Controller:

• Management accounting for multiple projects/events.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• VAT and payroll management.
• Audit preparation and statutory submissions.

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.