Robert Half is exclusively partnering with an SME financial services' firm to recruit a proactive Financial Controller to join their team in Mayfair.Position: Financial Controller (Standalone) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Location: Mayfair Hybrid: 4 days in-office, Friday WFH<h3 data-start="537" data-end="559">Role Overview:</h3>As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the firm's financial operations and reporting. This is a true top to bottom opportunity. Working closely with the CEO, you will ensure financial health and help drive strategic growth.<h3 data-start="781" data-end="810">Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-start="811" data-end="1403"><li data-end="1030" data-start="811">Financial Administration: Oversee bank accounts, cash management, and bookkeeping. Prepare cashflow and revenue forecasts. Produce monthly management accounts and stakeholder reports. Manage VAT and tax filings.</li><li data-start="1031" data-end="1213">Regulatory & Compliance: Maintain statutory records, prepare Companies House filings, and manage FCA returns. Coordinate with corporate service providers for non-UK entities.</li><li data-end="1403" data-start="1214">Performance Reporting: Analyse staff time records, suggest productivity improvements, and report on cost recovery. Potential for managing a small finance and ops team in the future.</li></ul> <h3 data-end="1432" data-start="1405">Package & Benefits:</h3><ul data-end="1618" data-start="1433"><li data-end="1465" data-start="1433">Bonus</li><li data-end="1508" data-start="1466">Pension</li><li data-end="1537" data-start="1509">Healthcare</li><li data-start="1509" data-end="1537">Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays</li></ul> MITs:<ul><li>Notice period - 1-2 months maximum ideally</li><li>Prior experience in a standalone and SME role essential.</li><li>Qualified - ACA/ACCA/CIMA</li><li>Experience in financial services preferred, but open to other corporate backgrounds.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNzc1ODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

"finance manager" or "financial controller" or "head of finance" or "company accountant"

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is exclusively partnering with an SME financial services' firm to recruit a proactive Financial Controller to join their team in Mayfair.Position: Financial Controller (Standalone) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Location: Mayfair Hybrid: 4 days in-office, Friday WFH<h3 data-start="537" data-end="559">Role Overview:</h3>As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the firm's financial operations and reporting. This is a true top to bottom opportunity. Working closely with the CEO, you will ensure financial health and help drive strategic growth.<h3 data-start="781" data-end="810">Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-start="811" data-end="1403"><li data-end="1030" data-start="811">Financial Administration: Oversee bank accounts, cash management, and bookkeeping. Prepare cashflow and revenue forecasts. Produce monthly management accounts and stakeholder reports. Manage VAT and tax filings.</li><li data-start="1031" data-end="1213">Regulatory & Compliance: Maintain statutory records, prepare Companies House filings, and manage FCA returns. Coordinate with corporate service providers for non-UK entities.</li><li data-end="1403" data-start="1214">Performance Reporting: Analyse staff time records, suggest productivity improvements, and report on cost recovery. Potential for managing a small finance and ops team in the future.</li></ul> <h3 data-end="1432" data-start="1405">Package & Benefits:</h3><ul data-end="1618" data-start="1433"><li data-end="1465" data-start="1433">Bonus</li><li data-end="1508" data-start="1466">Pension</li><li data-end="1537" data-start="1509">Healthcare</li><li data-start="1509" data-end="1537">Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays</li></ul> MITs:<ul><li>Notice period - 1-2 months maximum ideally</li><li>Prior experience in a standalone and SME role essential.</li><li>Qualified - ACA/ACCA/CIMA</li><li>Experience in financial services preferred, but open to other corporate backgrounds.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNzc1ODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-10-13T12:43:43Z