We are a specialist consultancy only sourcing Financial Controllers into entrepreneurial businesses. We are different from all other recruiters at this level as rather than focus on a sector or geography (national or international), we concentrate on the type of individual first and foremost.
We only look to work with Controllers who are seeking truly challenging, 'head above the parapet' roles, and who have a real desire to be involved in building their company's success.
Permanent jobs
Financial Controller
ref: RDHA
Our client is a cutting edge technology business and due to rapid expansion they are now looking to recruit an exceptional Head of Finance. Is it likely you will be ACA qualified (or equivalent) and you will be excited by the prospect of joining a fast growing technology business that has successfully built an excellent team of very driven people.
Salary: £75,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits
Location: London
Experience of having previously worked in a high growth SME and a track record of setting up the systems and controls necessary to support a rapidly growing business would be advantageous. You will have a high level of visibility both within the business and with external investors and you will feel comfortable working in a business where you will play a key role in driving the future growth of the business.
Group Financial Controller
ref: JMJYP
Our client is a fast-growing, private equity backed business. They are seeking to recruit a Group Financial Controller to work alongside the Group Finance Director to assist in the ongoing expansion of the company.
Salary: To £70,000 per annum
Location: London
You will take full responsibility for the daily running of finance. Your main remit will be to strengthen financial controls and financial reporting processes. You will take ownership of cashflow forecasting and cash control, as well as acting as a point of contact for external contacts (Banks and Investors). You will also be expected to contribute to ad hoc projects focussed on the growth of the business such as due diligence of potential acquisitions.
You will be a fully qualified accountant with a strong appreciation of the importance of robust financial controls in a business experiencing sustained change. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to work with finance and non-finance staff. You will have excellent systems skills and possess strong Excel and modelling expertise.
Financial Reporting Manager
ref: JMIG2
Our client is an entrepreneurial, VC backed Software business. They are looking to recruit a technically excellent Financial Reporting Manager with excellent knowledge of US GAAP to work alongside the CFO.
Salary: To £70,000 per annum
Location: London
You will take ownership of all technical finance duties, implementing a robust financial control framework, completing all monthly reporting and building a close working relationship with auditors. You will be solely responsible for the businesses accounting policy and will also partner the CFO in a range of ad hoc projects.
You will be a qualified accountant with a strong technical finance background and possess recent, in depth knowledge of reporting in US GAAP. Ideally, you will have experience of working within a software business and will understand the importance of revenue recognition and maintaining ‘best practice’ financial control. You will be looking to working within an innovative, entrepreneurial business in a highly visible, technical finance role.
Accounting Policy Manager
ref: JMIG3
Our client is an entrepreneurial, VC backed Software business. They are looking to recruit a technically excellent Accounting Policy Manager with excellent knowledge of US GAAP to work alongside the CFO.
Salary: To £70,000 per annum
Location: London
You will take ownership of all technical finance duties, implementing a robust financial control framework, completing all monthly reporting and building a close working relationship with auditors. You will be solely responsible for the businesses accounting policy and will also partner the CFO in a range of ad hoc projects.
You will be a qualified accountant with a strong technical finance background and possess recent, in depth knowledge of reporting in US GAAP. Ideally, you will have experience of working within a software business and will understand the importance of revenue recognition and maintaining ‘best practice’ financial control. You will be looking to working within an innovative, entrepreneurial business in a highly visible, technical finance role.
Financial Controller
ref: JMIG
Our client is an entrepreneurial, VC backed Software business. They are looking to recruit a technically excellent Financial Controller to work alongside the CFO.
Salary: To £70,000 per annum
Location: London
You will take ownership of all technical finance duties, implementing a robust financial control framework, completing all monthly reporting and dealing with auditors. You will also partner the CFO in a range of ad hoc projects.
You will be a qualified accountant with a strong technical finance background and demonstrable recent exposure to US GAAP. Ideally, you will have experience of working within a software business and will understand the importance of maintaining best practice financial controls and processes. You will be looking to working within an innovative, entrepreneurial business.
Finance Manager
ref: JMFMM
Our client is a fast paced, International Media business. Following the relocation of the head office function, the business now seeks to recruit a Finance Manager to join the team to work closely with the Group Controller.
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
Location: West London
The business is active across Europe and has experienced significant growth in recent years. This position sits within the dedicated London finance team and will have a strong operational focus. Main responsibilities will include; assisting the Group Controller to deliver full consolidated accounts, preparing monthly reporting packs, contributing to the Groups budgeting and forecasting process, preparation of annual financial statements, delivery of financial system improvements and work on a range of ad hoc projects.
You will be a fully qualified accountant with excellent technical finance capabilities gained in a fast-moving corporate environment. You will have a strong operational focus, sound analytical skills and an ability to deliver towards tight deadlines. You will also have excellent systems skills and be a strong communicator at all levels.
This role represents the opportunity to join a growing, international business. It would ideally suit an ambitious, technically sound yet commercially competent accountant looking to progress their career in a high visibility role in a dedicated head office Finance team.
Financial Controller
ref: RDPI
Our client is a profitable, high growth VC backed distribution business. They are now looking to recruit a truly commercial Financial Controller to work closely with a highly driven management team.
Salary: To £75,000 plus benefits
Location: North West Home Counties
The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and have experience of managing a small finance department. Main responsibilities will include preparation and interpretation of financial accounts, budget preparation, business modelling, planning and forecasting and there will be a strong focus on cash management. This is a highly visible role and therefore excellent communication skills are essential
Part Time Financial Controller - 3 days per week
ref: JMFEP
Our client is a highly prestigious, independent Investor / advisor seeking to recruit a part-time Financial Controller to take ownership of all internal accounting duties.
Salary: tO £60,000 pro rata
Location: Central London
Working in their central London office, you will be responsible for all day-to-day accounts issues. This will include preparing monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, supporting the forecasting and budgetary process, payroll, invoicing and maintenance off accounting systems. As well as this, you will from time-to-time be required to assist in the analysis and due diligence of potential future investments.
You will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record of maintaining and improving financial controls and processes within entrepreneurial environments. You must be a ‘hands on’ accountant. You must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable building relationships with non-finance colleagues. You will be detail orientated, have strong systems skills and be able to deliver a range of ad hoc projects alongside your daily duties.
This is a highly visible role in successful, growing organisation. The exposure gained in this business marks this position out as being extremely unique. It would suit someone who is looking to challenge themselves in a diverse, expanding operation.
Finance Director Designate
ref: JMJDG
Our client is a fast-growing, profitable technology business. Following a period of sustained growth they now seek to recruit a Finance Director Designate to work alongside the CEO in leading the business through it’s next phase of expansion.
Salary: To £70,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: London
You will take full responsibility for the daily running of finance, with a specific focus on supporting key decisions relating to strategic initiatives. You will manage a small team and will oversee all commercial and technical finance processes, as well as delivering on non-core finance duties (such as company secretarial matters, property and legal affairs). You will support the executive board in ongoing discussions with current investors, and you will be expected to add commercial support when engaging with external counterparts (eg, banks, new customers, etc).
You will be a qualified, technically strong accountant. You will be highly commercial and have the ability to provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders. You must also be ‘hands on’ in your approach to daily financial control. Ideally you will have experience of working with VC investors. It is essential that you are capable of working within a fast-paced, growing SME. You will have excellent relationship management skills and should be looking to further your career in a highly visible role.
Head of Finance
ref: JMJDG2
Our client is a fast-growing, profitable technology business. Following a period of sustained growth they now seek to recruit a Head of Finance to work alongside the CEO in leading the business through it’s next phase of expansion.
Salary: To £70,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: London
You will take full responsibility for the daily running of finance, with a specific focus on supporting key decisions relating to strategic initiatives. You will manage a small team and will oversee all commercial and technical finance processes, as well as delivering on non-core finance duties (such as company secretarial matters, property and legal affairs). You will support the executive board in ongoing discussions with current investors, and you will be expected to add commercial support when engaging with external counterparts (eg, banks, new customers, etc).
You will be a qualified, technically strong accountant. You will be highly commercial and have the ability to provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders. You must also be ‘hands on’ in your approach to daily financial control. Ideally you will have experience of working with VC investors. It is essential that you are capable of working within a fast-paced, growing SME. You will have excellent relationship management skills and should be looking to further your career in a highly visible role.
Group Financial Controller
ref: RDLL
Our client, a rapidly growing private-equity backed technology business, is now looking to recruit an exceptional Group Financial Controller to join a highly driven management team.
Salary: £80k + benefits
Location: Berkshire
The business has doubled in size over the past 2 years and is highly profitable. Key responsibilities for this role will include preparation of the monthly Board reporting pack, including consolidated profit and loss accounts and cash flow forecasting as well as full responsibility for the Group's statutory reporting. It is anticipated there will be significant M&A activity and the Group Financial Controller will play an important role in both assessing potential acquisitions and integrating acquired businesses. You will be managing a team of 10 and will have a high level of visibility working with both the FD and the investors in helping to shape the strategic direction of the business. Previous PE experience not essential but strong communication skills and high energy are.
Financial Controller
ref: JYDR
This VC backed multisite business is currently seeking a ‘hands on’, commercially astute Financial Controller to work closely with the FD and senior management team.
Salary: To £75,000 per annum + benefits
Location: Northern Home Counties
The business has experienced solid growth recently and they are now looking to capitalise on this with continued development of the brand across the UK.
You will be a qualified accountant with a broad mixture of hands-on and analytical accounting experience. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have the strength of character to solve problems and provide information under tight deadlines. You will be in charge of managing the finance function in the absence of the FD and for maintaining robust controls and processes.
This represents a unique opportunity to join an exciting business in a highly visible role.
Group Financial Controller
ref: JMTH
Our client is a privately owned, growing SME seeking to recruit a Group Financial Controller to work closely with the senior management team.
Salary: To £60,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: London
You will have full exposure to and responsibility for the daily running of finance. You will prepare and report monthly management accounts to the Board, set all budgets and yearly forecasts, prepare all annual company and consolidated financial statements, deliver the year end audit, manage the quarterly VAT returns process, supervise payroll, and build relationships with key internal and external counterparts. You will effectively head up finance and will take responsibility for a team of two junior accounts staff.
This is an extremely visible role and as such is a key hire for the business. You must be a qualified accountant with excellent technical experience and a desire to remain ‘hands on’ and close to daily detail whilst being able to operate at a commercial / strategic level. You will have first class communication skills and be able to build effective relationships with finance and non-finance professionals. You will have excellent systems knowledge (strong Excel and practical knowledge of Sage line 50 a must) and will be seeking a senior position in a growing organisation.
Financial Controller
ref: JMONE
Our client is a VC backed, innovative SME in the Media & technology sector. Having experienced high growth in recent years they are now looking to recruit a Financial Controller to work closely with the newly appointed Finance Director.
Salary: To £55,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: London
You will be a qualified accountant with a ‘hands on’ approach to finance and a keen eye for detail. Working as part of a small team you will take responsibility for preparing the management reports and financial statutory accounts. You will also have the ability to pull together consolidated accounts. Finally, you should be IT proficient (Excel to macros level) and will ideally have experience of using Netsuit. You should also be available at short-notice (no more than 1 month).
This role represents the chance to join a growing, successful, international brand in a highly visible role.
Financial Controller
ref: JMNNP
Our client is a fast-growing multisite business. Following sustained growth they now seek to hire a technically strong Financial Controller to work closely with the Finance Director.
Salary: To £60,000 per annum
Location: Northamptonshire
You will be a qualified accountant excellent technical finance experience. You will have a demonstrable track record of taking ownership of financial control processes, including producing management and statutory accounts, dealing with the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, VAT, cashflow forecasting and liaising with auditors.
You will have a ‘hands on’ approach to finance and a keen eye for detail. You must be comfortable working as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance staff. You must also have excellent systems skills.
This role represents the chance to join a growing, profitable business in a highly visible.
Financial Controller
ref: JMAPH
Our client is a privately owned, multisite SME in the retail sector. They are seeking to recruit a Financial Controller to work closely with the Finance Director and manage a small finance team.
Salary: To £65,000 per annum
Location: North London
You will have full exposure to daily running of finance, with a specific focus on preparing budgets, financial and management accounts, improving the quality of management information and developing accounting systems and controls.
This is an extremely ‘hands on’ role. As such, you will be a qualified, technically strong accountant with excellent attention to detail and a track record of working within small yet fast-paced finance teams. You will be comfortable working with finance and non-finance staff. A background within retail would be a distinct advantage. You must also have strong systems skills, with advanced Excel a must.