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Hands-on Financial Controller - this £4m growing boutique international Consultancy in London, advises senior management and organisations across the political, grant-making, charitable and not-for-profit sectors. Projects are of multi-million-pound value and can be conducted over several years within various statutory entities. Hybrid role with office in central London.

As a result of recent growth, the business is seeking to appoint a full time, high calibre, hands-on Financial Controller, to work closely with the CEO. This 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 planningThis Financial Controller role will require a high-calibre experienced qualified accountant / finance professional, with a strong work ethic and the capability to work closely with a team of high-achieving consultants 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. A hands-on approach suited to an SME is also key as you will be the Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant and Bookkeeper all rolled into one