Financial Controller - Contract - Barclay Meade : Job Details

We're looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to join on a 3-6 month contract, providing key support to the Head of Finance and wider team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into both high-level reporting and day-to-day finance tasks.

What you'll be doing

• Leading month-end close and preparing consolidated management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, variance analysis)
• Preparing quarterly shareholder reporting and statutory accounts (IFRS/FRS101)
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and high-level accounting entries (M2M, ETS, Tax, Impairment)
• Supporting the financial model and running scenario analysis
• Managing internal and external audit processes
• Preparing corporation tax computations and liaising with tax advisers
• Overseeing the Belgian subsidiary's financial management
• Line managing and developing an Assistant Accountant
• Driving process improvements and strengthening controls

What we're looking for

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with solid post-qualified experience
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and consolidations
• A background in audit would be highly advantageous
• Experience working in a group finance environment (energy sector exposure a plus, but not essential)
• Proactive, hands-on approach - comfortable tackling both technical accounting and BAU finance tasks
• Strong Excel skills (SAP knowledge is an advantage)
• Able to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders
• Immediate availability

The setup

• Contract length: 3-6 months
• Day rate: £500-£650 (Inside IR35)
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the Central London office (near Embankment) and 2 days from home

This role is ideal for a proactive interim controller who's happy to roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and keep things moving smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to hear more, apply today!