Financial Controller

Financial Controller 70,000- 75,000 + BonusCentral London Hybrid working - 3 days in the officeAn established, employee-owned planning and development consultancy is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee its day-to-day finance operations and help drive the finance function forward. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you''ll lead a small team, while improving financial reporting, strengthening controls and supporting the implementation of a new ERP system.Experience within an SME or professional services environment, particularly with WIP and project accounting, is essential for this role.What You''ll Be DoingFinancial reporting: Lead the month-end close across UK entities, prepare monthly management accounts and ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations.Project accounting: Oversee WIP, project costs, revenue and profitability, ensuring financial performance is accurately monitored and reported.Planning and analysis: Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.Team leadership: Lead, coach and develop the finance operations team across billing, credit control and accounts payable.Financial controls: Manage quarterly VAT returns, oversee outsourced payroll and related tax submissions, and coordinate audit activity.Systems and improvement: Support the implementation of a new ERP system, improve reporting accuracy and identify opportunities to streamline processes and increase automation.About ..... full job details .....