Financial Controller - Harper May Ltd : Job Details

Our client is a well-established and expanding financial services organisation known for its customer-centric approach and strong regulatory foundations. As the company enters a new phase of operational maturity and digital transformation, they are seeking a proactive Financial Controller to lead core finance operations and strengthen financial governance.

Role Overview:The Financial Controller will oversee all financial reporting and control activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting senior leadership with accurate, timely financial insight. This is a hands-on role offering broad responsibility across statutory reporting, budgeting, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts, including full balance sheet and cash flow reporting

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across business units

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations

• Oversee year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements

• Strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures across the business

• Work with operational teams to analyse performance and drive efficiency

• Manage treasury reporting, reconciliations, and financial risk controls

• Lead and mentor a small finance team to support professional growth and high-quality delivery

Candidate Profile:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong post-qualified experience

• Experience in a financial services or regulated environment (e.g. banking, lending, or credit)

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and statutory compliance

• Confident communicator with the ability to influence internal stakeholders

• Excellent Excel and system skills, with a continuous improvement mindset

• Hands-on, organised, and detail-oriented approach