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Financial Controller

Robert Half
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The global consultancy in West London is seeking a Financial Controller with a salary range of £60,000-£70,000.
  • This role is ideal for a newly qualified accountant with 1-2 years of post-qualified experience (PQE).
  • The position involves supporting a multi-million-pound business unit and leading a small team of two analysts.
  • Key responsibilities include revenue recognition, financial reporting, budgeting processes, and collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of financial controls, with experience in professional services or consultancy preferred.

Financial Controller | Global Consultancy

West London, London | Hybrid Working (3 days in office) | £60,000-£70,000 | Newly Qualified - 1-2 Years' PQE

Robert Half are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a global consultancy to recruit a Finance Manager, based in their West London office. This is a brilliant opportunity for a newly qualified accountant - 1-2yrs PQE looking to step into a commercially focused, high-impact finance role within a fast-paced, project-led business.

Role:

This is a hands-on and varied role where you'll support a multi-million-pound business unit, working closely with senior leadership and leading a small team of 2. You'll be central to revenue recognition, financial and revenue reporting, and budgeting processes, playing a key part in the business's strategic financial management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the finance lead for the senior management team
  • Manage accurate and timely revenue recognition under US GAAP
  • Support and lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations and P&L review
  • Maintain and oversee deferred and accrued revenue balances
  • Lead annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting
  • Provide regular performance analysis, flash reporting, and variance commentary
  • Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to ensure effective billing and contract management
  • Assist with internal and external audits and ensure SOX compliance
  • Manage and develop two junior analysts
  • Contribute to improving ERP reporting (NetSuite)

Experience required:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, either newly qualified or ideally with 1-2 years post-qualified experience
  • Sound knowledge of revenue recognition, forecasting, and financial controls
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across departments
  • Experience within professional services, consultancy or technology sectors is desirable
  • Previous exposure to NetSuite and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) preferred
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-moving environment

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.