Average Financial Officer salary in City of London

Equifind are excited to have joined up with an ambitious real estate organisation in London, who are looking for an interim financial controller to join the business, to assist them over the next year. We’re looking for a financial controller, who has a strong understanding background in managing and developing teams and leading the financial reporting from the front. This is a very hands-on opportunity where you will be involved with all day-to-day operations, leading the team and interacting with the board. It has a very wide remit so you must enjoy having authority and making decisions. Key duties and responsibilities for this financial controller position include: Overseeing the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the Company and Group entitiesEnsuring that monthly, quarterly and annual reports are available for the Board, to enable effective decision makingLead and manage the audit for the groupEnsuring robust financial controls, processes and procedures are in place and operating to the highest possible standardsManaging the quarterly funding requests across the company and client group entities for all projectsProviding leadership, direction and management to the finance team to enable the Company to provide the highest level of service to our clientsSupporting the Finance Director to develop and implement a financial strategy that both capitalises on opportunities for efficiency gains and reduces risks across our international finance operationsTake the lead in training and professional development of finance team members to promote their continuous improvement and developmentForecasting and managing cash and working capital positions to maintain financial stability across international entities and projects, managing any currency risks that may existsSupporting the Finance Director in agreeing budgetsForecasting spend and monitoring performance against financial budgets and forecastsCollaborating with colleagues across the business to identify and realise opportunities for efficiency and process improvementEnsuring continuous compliance with local accounting, tax, legal and reporting regulations and requirements, working with external consultants as requiredTaking responsibility for ensuring the implementation of best practice record-keeping and the accurate use and regular updating of the electronic filing of documents and emailsAssist with various projects and ad hoc work requested by the Finance Director and board members Experience & Qualifications Fully Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5-10 years PQE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)A background in real estate or financial services would be advantageousExperience of Netsuite would be a plusMUST have a strong background in team managementBe a self-starter and deliver reports in a timely and accurate manner About the business A real estate management firm that operates all over the globe. The business offers a wide range of services and focuses on delivering strong results for every one of their clients. The business works closely with all their clients and looks at development management, project management, in addition to client services and portfolio management. Whatever the client needs, they can offer a tailored solution. The business has grown its headcount considerably due to it’s results, and you will be joining a high performing organisation. You will be integral to leading the finance team, which has ten heads, and be expected to help develop them during your time in the business. This role offers maximum exposure to business operations with you working closely with both the finance director and the board members regularly. The business likes everyone to be office-based, so you will be required to be in 4-5 days per week. They do offer flexibility as and when needed, though. Daily Rate/Salary This financial controller opportunity in London, will be via FTC of £90k-£110k, depending on your experience and industry background. This assignment will be for a minimum of 12 months, with a view to starting in October. We will be running interviews this week, so please apply quickly if interested.

Role: Financial Controller - Temp/ Temp to Perm Sector: Digital Communications Group Temporary: Full time Salary: £75,000 FTE Location: City of London Hybrid: 2 days in the office per week Ref: VFR 3083 QUICK START VisionFR is helping a global digital marketing agency Group find a Financial Controller on a contract basis with the strong possibility of the role going permanent. This is a pivotal role overseeing all financial aspects of the group reporting. The ideal candidate will be an expert paprika user. Responsibilities of the Financial Controller: Financial ReportingAnalysisBudgetingCash Flow ManagementInternal ControlsCompliance ProceduresCost ManagementFinancial Strategy & Planning Required Skills of the Financial Controller: An experienced Paprika userQualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)Finance generalist skill setExcellent knowledge of AP, AR, treasury, reconciliations, management accounts, GAAP and financial reportingExperience working for international business in multi-currencyAdvanced excelAbility to communicate to non-financial stakeholders VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client 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.

Role: Financial Controller Business: Creative Agency Contract: Full Time FTC - 6-8 months Location: London - City Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 Reference: VisionFR 3047 VisionFR is delighted to be helping a leading independent Creative Agency find a Financial Controller on a 6-8 months contract. The agency is based in London and would ideally like the candidate to attend the office 3 days a week. This is a lovely agency with a small finance team. They work on a large range of blue-chip Clients and do great work for them. The agency is looking for a great business partner who has good commercial insight and strong communication skills throughout the agency. Reporting into a portfolio CFO and the COO. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Paprika and will have worked within an SME creative agency based in the UK. The Role of the Financial Controller - Contract Manage the whole billing process (incl.invoicing Reports, raising PO’s, trend analysis)Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual Financial Reports with full analysis and ForecastsPrepare The VAT Return and submit / Reconcile the balance sheetProduce monthly management packs incl; Revenue recovery and burn, Full utilisation and cashflow ForecastingManage over-servicing and profitability reporting; monitor key drivers and Highlight areas of concernManage revenue accruals/ deferrals Liaising with wider agency as neededSupport forecasting by preparing relevant information and fully liaising with Business directors and all Stake holdersOversee Credit control and minimize overdue/ Bad debtsOversee the Bank position and Reconciliations together with managing CashflowManage the year-end audit (ensuring Audit file and information is ready and accurate)Manage monthly and yearly payroll payments and queries reporting accurately to HMRC and Journal posting - PSA / P11D reportingBe the go-to person for finance queries and supporting the wider agencyLead monthly Job / Project meetings to monitor and ratify income against expected and resource,grades levels, new hiresCollaborate with teams to optimize financial processes, efficiencies and resource allocationFinance on boarding for new starters and lead agency finance & excel training Key Skills & Qualification CIMA/ACCA qualified accountantPaprika experience EssentialCommercial & strategic thinkerAdvanced Excel skillsImpeccable attention to detailTeam Player, personable, collaborative able to be assertive where necessaryGreat Communication skills both written and spokenExperience of working in an SME creative agencyFairly Quick Start VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client 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.