UK Financial Controller (Six-month contract / ongoing)

We are a management consultancy looking for someone to help our client who is a fast-growing technology platform provider delivering mission-critical platforms and managed services to clients in the Financial Services industry.

We are looking for support for the Financial Controlling team to strengthen the financial control and reporting capabilities in the UK region. This is a hands-on, high-impact role working closely with the UK CFO and Lead Controller to build, operate, and transition an enhanced financial control environment.

Role Summary

This role in a 6 month contract and will initially focus on supporting the UK CFO and Lead Financial Controller in building a scalable and robust financial control function. You will play a critical role in process and controls improvement, statutory and management reporting, and financial analysis.

You will take full ownership of monthly close, management packs, commentary, and Board/Audit Committee reporting, while helping define and embed improvements to reporting processes, systems, and controls.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Support the design and implementation of a build–operate–transition model for a strengthened UK financial control function
• Lead or support enhancements in financial controls, processes, and reporting accuracy
• Manage the UK month-end close process and preparation of monthly management packs, including insightful variance analysis and commentary
• Own the production of Board and Audit Committee reporting, ensuring high-quality financial insights
• Ensure timely and accurate IFRS statutory reporting, with particular focus on IFRS 15 revenue recognition
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties to support audit and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Group Finance, FP&A, and operational stakeholders to streamline intercompany, cost allocation, and reporting processes
• Support system and process improvements (e.g., automation, ERP optimisation)
• Mentor junior finance team members and support a high-performance team culture

Candidate Profile:-

Required:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5–10 years post-qualification experience, or equivalent
• Strong experience in financial control, reporting, and finance process improvement
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and have applied this to the software industry
• Familiarity with SaaS or platform-based revenue models
• Demonstrated experience preparing management packs, financial analysis, and board-level reporting
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic business—ideally with both scale-up and corporate exposure
• Experience in a technology or managed services company serving financial services clients. Will also consider experience in the banking/asset management/insurance sector

Advanced Excel and strong systems/ERP skills

Preferred:

1. Exposure to internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX-lite or similar)
2. Comfortable working in a build-and-improve environment with evolving processes