Financial Controller

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join my clients team as a Financial Controller on a permanent basis to lead their Finance team. My client are a leading property services group and are looking for a qualified candidate (ACCA,CIMA or ICAEW) with extensive experience in working for a complex organisation. This is a hands-on role where you will lead a team, oversee transactional finance and manage financial strategy. Key Responsibilities and Activities: - Financial Reporting & Monitoring: Oversee management and financial accounts, ensure timely reporting, and optimise cash flow. - Budgeting & Forecasting: Monitor revenue and capital budgets, ensure accurate forecasting, and perform sensitivity analyses. - Product Cost Modelling: Review cost models for remortgage sales and purchases. - Control Environment: Ensure strong financial controls, recommend improvements, and oversee finance system integration. - Maintain working knowledge of CLC accounting rules. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the finance team, ensuring performance and covering key roles when needed. - Audit & Compliance: Liaise with auditors, ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and manage insurance policies. - Tax Management: Liaise with Group Tax Department regarding Corporation Tax & VAT. Skills & Experience Required: - Qualifications - ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW. - Strong communication: well-spoken, friendly, and able to work with different people. - Approachable and friendly, making it easy for others to connect. - Positive attitude, willing to help and support. - Organisational skills able to adapt to different tasks and situations whilst working to deadlines. - Responsible and trustworthy, maintaining professionalism. - Proficient in computers, especially in Word and Excel. - Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities. - Collaboration & relationships – between Finance and non-finance stakeholders - Committed to equality and diversity in the workplace. Benefits: - Discounts on property services - Access to Lifeworks 24hr, 7 days per week Employee Assistance Programme. - Perks at Work – Discounts on products and services inc electrical & Travel. - Private Medical scheme provided by Bupa - Group Life Assurance Scheme & Pension. - Option to purchase additional holiday. - Free parking on site Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful