Finance Controller

Job Description: Financial Controller

Location: Marylebone London

Company: Private Family Office (Portfolio of Residential and Retail Assets)

Overview: A private family office in Marylebone is seeking an experienced Financial Controller as they transition into a development phase and asset management. This role demands strong accounting technical expertise a collaborative approach an entrepreneurial nature and the ability to provide comprehensive accounting guidance and support across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Processes Management:
   
• Oversee all financial processes including financial reporting accounting taxation and invoicing.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  
2. Policy and Procedure Development:
   
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to align with company goals and objectives.
  
3. Financial Statements and Reporting:
   
• Prepare consolidated financial statements ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant standards.
  
• Drive improvements in the efficiency of the financial close process.
  
4. Audit and Compliance:
   
• Manage external audits in compliance with British accounting standards (FRS and IFRS).
  
• Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with standards and assist as needed with annual and semiannual forecasts.
  
• Handle quarterly VAT and annual corporate tax returns.
  
• Proactively engage with external auditors for timely resolution of issues.
  
5. Technical Accounting Expertise:
   
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues from transaction/investment activities.
  
• Stay updated on real estate industry trends and economic developments.
  
• Monitor changes in accounting regulations assess their impact and implement necessary changes.
  
6. Documentation and Support:
   
• Draft accounting papers to support the company s approach on key estimates and judgements.
  
7. Internal Controls and Improvement:
   
• Foster a culture of financial discipline accountability and continuous improvement.
  
• Ensure robustness of internal controls.
  
8. CrossDisciplinary Collaboration:
   
• Work across disciplines and countries in accounting treasury management HR and company secretarial services.
  
• Utilise financial knowhow to improve processes and increase efficiency.
  
9. Ad Hoc Projects:
   
• Assist in various financial projects and assignments as required.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• ACA ACCA or CIMA
  
• Strong technical accounting expertise particularly with IFRS and FRS.
  
• Proven experience in financial reporting taxation and audit management.
  
• Indepth knowledge of real estate industry trends and developments.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to work across different disciplines and geographies.
  
• Proficiency in managing external auditors and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.