Your new companyA renowned architectural and design firm celebrated for its innovative and sustainable creations across diverse sectors, including residential, commercial, and public spaces. This firm is acclaimed for their outstanding creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and their ability to deliver projects that significantly enhance the built environment. They are looking for a Financial Controller to join their growing team, to directly collaborate with the CFO, touching on all sides of finance from commercial to financial, resulting in you getting exposure to a well-rounded role in a fast-paced high prospect environment!

Your new roleAs Financial Controller, you will oversee the financial operations and management reporting for our UK business, serving as the second-in-command to an experienced CFO and a trusted Business Partner to Senior Management and their teams. You will mentor and manage a team of direct reports, supporting their career growth and development.Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial & Management Reporting: Signing off and presenting reports to the CFO, overseeing year-end and audit processes.
• Forecasting: Taking ownership of forecasting processes to help senior management understand business direction, profitability, and growth opportunities.
• Cash-flow Management: Managing cash-flow models to ensure senior management and project teams understand their pipeline and can mitigate risks.
• Finance Business Partnering: Providing insight and analysis to project management and their teams, covering project costs and revenue, while managing relevant financial systems and processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified ACA/CA with PQE
• Systems knowledge: CMap, Xero and Excel models (PowerBI Benefical)
• Experience with IRFS, UK GAAP or US GAAP
• Industry experience with strong knowledge of Financial and Management reporting
• Confidence to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and across all functions
• An articulate and confident communicator

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working opportunities
• The position offers significant opportunities for career advancement, being number 2 to the CFO.
• You play a key role in shaping the financial future of the company, providing insights that guide high-level strategic decisions.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including exposure to various aspects of financial management and the latest financial technologies

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