Financial Controller (London)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to support a portfolio of SME and owner-managed businesses across London. This is a self-employed, client-facing role requiring a hands-on finance professional who can provide strategic financial insight while also ensuring strong financial controls and reporting processes.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional.
• Strong experience supporting SME and owner-managed businesses.
• Demonstrable experience producing management information and board reporting.
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client relationships.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across London at least two days per week.
• Experience with Xero (ideally experience with Sage & QuickBooks or 1 of the 3 packages)
• Minimum 3 years’ UK-based experience as a Financial Controller