Average Finance Controller salary in West London

Financial ControllerWest London | Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office | c.£90,000 + bonusA global technology and software business is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to join its EMEA finance team following the recent resignation of a key member of the team.This is a hands-on Financial Controller role within a complex, international technology organisation, offering broad exposure across financial reporting, controls, statutory accounting, tax, cashflow and business partnering.The business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running. With limited handover available, you'll need to be comfortable taking ownership quickly, working at pace and operating with a high degree of autonomy.Reporting to the Regional EMEA Financial Controller, this would suit a qualified accountant with around 5 years' post-qualified experience, ideally gained within a larger organisation where you've had broad responsibility for a subsidiary, division or group of entities.The RoleTake ownership of month-end, half-year and year-end reporting across multiple EMEA entities.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements.Manage day-to-day general ledger activities, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis.Oversee statutory reporting and act as a key contact throughout the external audit process.Manage reporting across multiple entities and currencies, including intercompany accounting and FX movements.Lead entity-level budgeting and forecasting, providing meaningful commentary on key drivers, trends and risks.Maintain and strengthen the financial control environment and proactively identify areas for improvement.Support cashflow and liquidity management across multiple entities.Oversee VAT, corporate tax provisions and wider tax compliance requirements.Partner with regional and local stakeholders, providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making.Drive improvements across accounting processes, systems and reporting.Manage, coach and develop an accountant within the team.About YouThis is a role for someone who is comfortable getting stuck in and doesn't need months of training before taking ownership.You'll ideally be:ACA / ACCA / CA qualified or equivalent.Around 5 years post-qualified, although strong candidates outside this range will be considered.Currently working in a hands-on Financial Controller, Financial Reporting or similar role.Ideally experienced within a large, complex organisation, perhaps with responsibility for a subsidiary or division.Experienced working across multiple entities, countries and currencies.Technically strong with a good understanding of IFRS and financial controls.Comfortable working in a fast-paced technology or similarly complex environment.Highly organised, resilient and able to manage competing deadlines.A confident communicator who can build relationships across finance and the wider business.Commercially minded, analytical and proactive.Someone who can step into a role with limited handover and immediately add value.The Packagec.£90,000 salary, depending on experienceBonusHybrid working - 3 days per week in the West London officeBroad international Financial Controller remitExposure to a global technology/software environmentOpportunity to work closely with the Regional EMEA Financial ControllerResponsibility for managing and developing the finance teamThe OpportunityThis isn't a role where you'll be expected to sit back and wait for someone to show you the ropes.The ideal candidate will be a qualified, hands-on accountant who enjoys taking ownership, is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment and can quickly get to grips with a complex international business.The business is ideally looking for someone immediately available or with a maximum one-month notice period.If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for a broad role within a global technology business, I'd be keen to speak with you

Role: Financial Controller Sector: PR/Communications Temp to Perm: Full TimeHybrid: 3 days in the office Location: Central LondonSalary: £70,000 Reporting to: FounderRef : VFR3326VisionFR is working with an award-winning, independent PR and Communications agency in central London to find an ambitious, commercially minded Financial Controller to join their fast-moving business. This role will provide clear financial insight to the leadership team and take ownership of the finance function day to day.Key Responsibilities of the Financial ControllerEnsure accurate, timely financial reporting, including monthly management accounts for the leadership teamManage budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow forecastingAnalyse company performance, highlighting risks, opportunities and areas requiring actionMonitor revenue, costs, margins and profitability across the businessProvide visibility on client and project profitability, helping the leadership team understand where the agency is making and losing moneyOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and cash managementEnsure client invoicing is accurate, timely and properly reconciledManage VAT and other statutory/tax requirements, working with external accountants/advisers where appropriateMaintain robust financial processes, controls and reconciliationsSupport payroll and associated financial administrationWork closely with account teams and senior management on budgets, forecasts, resourcing and commercial decisionsImprove financial processes, reporting and systems where neededManage relationships with accountants, auditors, banks and other external finance partnersSupport year-end accounts and audit requirementsProvide ad hoc financial analysis and commercial support to the leadership teamSkills and Requirements of the Financial ControllerQualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong experience as a Finance Manager or Financial ControllerExperience within a PR, creative, marketing, or advertising agency is essentialComfortable getting into the detail while providing SLT financial guidanceProficient in using PaprikaStrong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experienceExperience analysing client/project profitability and marginsExcellent understanding of cash flow, working capital and financial controlsCommercially minded — able to turn data into recommendations/reportsConfident working with SLT and challenging constructively when neededHighly organised with excellent attention to detailComfortable operating in an entrepreneurial SME environment where the role is hands-onConfident with Excel/Google SheetsVisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients’ recruitment needs. Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually because other candidates have more relevant sector exposure, qualifications, or required skills. We thank you for your interest.

Role: Finance ManagerSector: Events AgencyLocation: Central LondonHybrid:3 daysSalary:£55,000 Reporting to: Financial ControllerRef: VFR 3320Vision FR is working with a dynamic, very fast paced, growing, & energetic creative agency based in to find a Finance Manager. This role will include month end close, bank reconciliations, WIP and credit control together with and other adhoc reporting for the FC and the CFO. The right will be an experienced. Ideally the Finance Manager will be experienced with Paprika accounting software. The right candidate will need to prove they have worked in a very fast-paced environment, can multitask and are hardworking, proactive and a self-starter. They need to understand the accounting principles of accrued and deferred income and revenue recognition. The agency is fun and team spirited but works at pace.Key responsibilities of the Finance ManagerMonth end reporting , balance sheet reconciliations - income forecasting - debtor analysisSupport & work closely with the Financial ControllerUndertake timely & Accurate Client billing on multi ClientsWIP & job reconciliation using paprika - liaising with Account ManagementReview Client Budgets against actual / expected spendResponsible for the Management of supplier payments v Receipts in from ClientsDaily bank reconciliation, posting receipts & filing remittance from the clientPayment runs – support with selection of payments & checking payment detailsMonthly review of staff expenses ensuring all job related costs are authorised & accurately recorded on jobsMonthly review of corporate credit card postings, ensuring all job costs are authorised and accurately recordedCredit control ensuring clients are paying on time and alerting any problem quicklyReconciliation of Debtors ledgerExperience and Skills of the Finance ManagerPaprika would be ideal but not essentialFinalist ACCA/CIMAPreviously worked for an events/creative agencyAn experienced Finance ManagerWIP and Credit Control experienceGood understanding of Debits/ Credits and Journal postingWorking in a very fast paced environmentExcellent attention to detailQuick StartVISA sponsorship is not supportedVisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients recruitment needs. Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.