Financial Controller responsible for financial oversight of Polish and European subsidiaries at Adlook. Engaging with business stakeholders and ensuring financial compliance and reporting.
About the role
- Financial Controller managing financial operations and reporting for Our Future Health's health research program. This six-month role oversees accounting, grant reporting, and financial controls in London.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including AP, AR, bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax compliance, and cash management.
- Produce accurate monthly management accounts and deliver year-end statutory accounts, managing the audit process.
- Manage grant reporting, quarterly claims, and associated audits for government and charitable funders.
- Maintain strong internal controls by developing and documenting financial processes and policies.
- Prepare short- and medium-term cash forecasts and implement effective cash-management policies.
- Manage, develop, and support the Assistant Accountant.
- Oversee and performance-manage the outsourced accounting provider.
- Partner with senior leaders to develop dynamic income forecasts and ensure progress on income-generation actions.
- Build processes and controls for new business activities, including data-access and recontact-study revenue streams.
- Work with finance colleagues to improve programme- and activity-based forecasting and reporting.
- Support the Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks and provide cover for key finance roles when required.
Requirements
- Consistent, accurate, and controlled delivery of finance operations in line with policies and guidelines.
- Recognised accounting qualification with 5+ years’ finance experience, including at least one year outside practice.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation; experience managing auditors and year-end processes.
- Highly structured, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate reporting and build trusted relationships.
- Proactive, self-motivated communicator with experience in fast-changing environments.
- Experience in treasury, banking, and working capital management.
- Knowledge of government and charitable funding mechanisms is advantageous.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide others.
Benefits
- From £77,000 per annum basic salary.
- Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
- 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
- Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
- Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
- £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
- Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
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