Financial Controller – Financial Services

Our client is a rapidly growing mortgage provider who offers bridging facilities across the UK. Although being a new company to the market they have major plans for growth across the next 10 years and are looking to expand their team with an experienced candidate who wants to join a growing UK business with capital to expand in line with their strategic mid and long term goals. The business is currently 25 strong and are looking to double that in the next two years. This is backed up by private equity capital and a exec committee with a 50+ year combined career history in banking.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, or Controller, to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance Controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Prepare month-end and support year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with VAT and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional controller duties as necessary

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with 4 plus years of experience in the finance industry.
• Expertise with financial operations management including A/R and A/P.
• Strong exposure to budgeting
• Ability to challenge and educate EXCO where necessary, with a view to create successful business strategies.