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Financial Controller leading financial operations, reporting, controls, and strategic planning for a UK legal services firm. Fully remote role serving England and Wales.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with department heads and the FP&A Manager
- Monitor financial performance and provide analysis of variances against budgets and forecasts
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
- Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury activities, and banking relationships
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal financial controls, policies, and procedures
- Provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
- Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team
- Support business planning, investment appraisals, and strategic projects
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of VAT returns, Corporation Tax computations, and statutory filings
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems
- Lead day-to-day financial operations and support the organisation's strategic growth
Requirements:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior finance role
- Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
- Experience using accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP platforms
- Proven leadership and people management experience
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls
- Experience within a professional services or legal sector environment
- Experience building, developing, or restructuring finance teams
- Exposure to business transformation or growth initiatives
- Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- High levels of integrity and professionalism
- A proactive and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
- A well-rounded remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
- Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace culture
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