Colchester
Accounting, Finance
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
22/07/2025
12/08/2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen - we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Financial Controller to join a fast growing financial services business based in Colchester, Essex.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a fast-growing business with significant exposure to Operations and non-finance.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the day to day Finance function
* Lead and manage full month end, full ownership of Profit & Loss preparation
* Managing a team of 2
* Prepare monthly reports for the board of directors, including P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow, and understand variances to budget and prior year.
* Manage end-of-year audits and statutory accounts across all UK & Europe locations.
* Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT, withholding tax, Corporation Tax, and Payroll Tax/Social Security.
* Business Partner with Operations and General Managers.
* Attend weekly head of department meetings, either on-site or remotely.
* Manage and develop a team of 2 finance assistants.
* Oversee the annual budget process, ensuring templates are set up and working closely with operations to complete and review budgets.
Requirements:
* A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
* Extensive experience in financial management within the financial services industry.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting and analysis.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
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