Job Detail

Financial Controller

• Field: Accountancy & Bookkeeping
• Deadline: 2026-03-10 03:03
• WC2, Covent Garden, Greater London

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.
As a result of recent growth, the business is seeking to appoint a full time, hands-on Head of Finance / Financial Controller, to work closely with the Founder/CEO. This Head of Finance / 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 Head of Finance / Financial Controller role will require a high-calibre experienced hands-on qualified accountant (previously 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