Financial Controller

Posted 02 December 2025 Salary £75000 - £80000 per annum + bonus, hybrid working Location London Job type Permanent Discipline Accounting & Finance Reference MC35

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Financial Controller to join a global leader in the maritime industry. With a heritage spanning more than four decades and a presence across 10 international offices, this organisation delivers world class services to a distinguished client base.

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing the financial operations of a complex, fast moving business that manages significant assets and high value transactions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with the confidence and communication skills required to manage relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

Lead the production and delivery of monthly management accounts

Maintain and analyse key balance sheet reconciliations

Oversee day to day finance operations

Authorise payments and ensure compliance with bank and regulatory requirements

Produce and present funding requests to clients

Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles

Maintain and enhance financial controls, ensuring robust governance across all processes

Support operational and capital expenditure analysis

Review accruals, prepayments, and financial adjustments

Drive system developments and process improvements

Implement and maintain policies and best accounting practices

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team

Provide insightful ad hoc reporting to senior leadership

ACA qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained within a top tier accountancy practice

Strong post qualification experience in a similar Financial Controller or senior finance role

Previous experience using Sage or similar ERP systems

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high quality reporting

Strong communicator with the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders

Thrive in a fast paced environment and remain composed under pressure

If you're an ambitious, commercially minded finance professional looking for a prestigious and dynamic role with international exposure, we'd love to hear from you.

£75000 - £80000 per annum + bonus, hybrid working