Finance Controller managing budget and financial reporting for Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters. Involved in month - end close processes and management reporting for financial data.
About the role
- Financial Controller leading financial operations of a fast-paced, service-driven events business. Collaborating closely with finance and operational teams for reporting and financial governance.
Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Lead monthly management accounts with clear commentary
- Manage year-end processes and statutory audit
- Oversee project accounting (costs, revenue, freelancers, suppliers)
- Ensure strong balance sheet control
- Financial Control & Governance
- Maintain robust financial controls across projects and suppliers
- Oversee cashflow, forecasting, and liquidity
- Support VAT compliance and financial governance
- Implement best practice in project budget management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Insight
- Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
- Partner with teams on revenue and profitability forecasting
- Deliver post-event financial analysis and insights
- Business Partnering
- Work closely with Producers, Project Managers, and Client teams
- Support job costing, estimates, and supplier spend approvals
- Improve financial understanding across non-finance teams
- Team Leadership
- Manage and develop the Senior Finance Manager and wider team
- Foster a high-performing, service-focused finance function
- Coach, mentor, and support career development
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive improvements in finance systems and reporting tools
- Enhance automation, accuracy, and efficiency
- Refine processes around billing, suppliers, and project tracking
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant ( ACA / ACCA / CIMA ) or equivalent
- Experience in a service-based environment (events, agency, production, experiential, or hospitality preferred)
- Strong understanding of project accounting, margins, and revenue recognition
- Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
- Strong Excel and finance systems skills (Acumatica desirable)
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence working with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Desirable: Experience with event/project management systems
- Knowledge of freelancer/contractor management (including IR35)
- Exposure to international VAT or multi-event financial structures
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Hybrid working (Staines office 1 day a week + flexibility)
- Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
- Private Medical Insurance & Cash Plan
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives (including EAP)
- Birthday Day Off
- Summer Hours
- Volunteering Day
- Rewards & Recognition incentives
- Generous talent referral scheme
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