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
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