Financial Controller

Financial Controller (negotiable) - this founder-led Political Consultancy in London advises senior management and organisations across the international Political, Government, Defence and NFP sectors. Projects are of multi-million-pound value and can be conducted long term over several years. Flexible / Hybrid role with office in central London.

As a result of recent growth, the business is seeking to appoint a full time, hands-on Financial Controller, to work closely with the Founder/CEO. This Financial Controller role will include:

• Hands-on responsibility for the finance function, accounting for various entities
• Manage complex intercompany issues across group and associated companies
• Provide management information, management accounts and project analysis
• Consistent review of project performance and company performance
• Manage forecasting and budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Manage cash flow, funding requirements and drawdowns from a variety of sources
• Where appropriate, ensure compliance with charity SORP requirements
• Liaise with advisors regarding statutory, tax, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to and shape effective financial governance
• Support relationships with key external stakeholders and funders
• Oversee ad hoc issues such as insurance and IT
• Support the CEO with decision making within a complex operating model
• Advise Directors on loan accounts, personal tax issues and future tax planning

This Financial Controller role will require a high-calibre experienced hands-on qualified accountant (Finance Director / Financial Controller / Head of Finance) with a strong work ethic and the capability to work closely with a team of high-achieving consultants, founder and Board. The role will require a creative, innovative, outcome-oriented approach, together with a strong and robust personality. Discretion and integrity are key in a consultancy dealing with highly sensitive international projects.