Financial Controller

Barnet - £65-75k pa

A growing and entrepreneurial organisation within the financial services sector is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to work closely with a highly experienced CFO and support a diverse group of businesses.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, commercially minded Financial Controller who wants to accelerate their career in a fast-moving environment. The business has achieved strong growth to date and is now looking for someone sharp, adaptable, and ambitious who can grow with it over the coming years.

Based between Barnet and Central London, the role offers a genuine chance to step into a visible position within the financial services sector, learning directly from an experienced CFO while building the skills needed to take on broader responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing the day-to-day finance function across a group of businesses
• Producing monthly management accounts and ensuring reporting is accurate and timely
• Managing reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and core financial controls
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting across multiple entities
• Working closely with the CFO on financial planning and wider business decisions
• Identifying process improvements and helping strengthen reporting routines
• Supporting systems development and finance process integration
• Getting involved in transactional finance where needed, particularly in the short term

What we're looking for

• Newly qualified or recently qualified accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
• Strong grounding in management accounts and the fundamentals of financial control
• A bright, ambitious individual looking for fast-tracked progression
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where priorities can shift
• Strong Excel skills and a practical approach to solving problems
• Confident working directly with senior stakeholders
• Background from industry or practice, with the attitude and potential to develop quickly

What's on offer

• Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Direct mentorship from an experienced CFO with significant commercial and sector knowledge
• Fast-tracked progression for the right person as the group continues to grow
• Broad exposure across multiple business areas within the financial services sector
• A collaborative and down-to-earth team environment
• Split working between Barnet and Central London

This Financial Controller opportunity would suit a young, sharp finance professional who wants more than a routine reporting role. It offers proper exposure, real responsibility, and a chance to build towards a senior leadership position within a growing financial services sector group.