Financial Controller (Temp) in London

Financial Controller – Corporate Hospitality / Real Estate – Long-term Temp Assignment (c6months) – City of London – £55k-£75k (Pro Rata)

We are on the hunt for a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial and dynamic Financial Controller, with ACCA or ACA qualifications and demonstrable experience in accountancy, to join our client, a rapid-growth corporate hospitality provider based in Central London.

A strategic mindset, solid business acumen, hands-on responsibility for financial reporting, forecasting, budget preparation, cost and revenue analysis and an intricate understanding of P&L is what we’re looking for; together with excellent communication skills, a professional demeanour and the ability and tenacity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and client-focused environment.

The organisation: The successful candidate will join a vivacious organisation where they strive for nothing short of excellence in everything they do – teaching, guiding and mentoring their employees to ensure exceptional standards of work at all times. Our client recognises and rewards their employees; they identify and admire ambition and are committed to providing opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Key responsibilities as the Financial Controller will include:

• Preparing detailed organisation budget implementation for 2026 – taking full responsibility for preparing full-year budgets and monthly forecasts
• Developing accurate cashflow forecasts for 2026
• Interpreting, analysing and explaining P&L statements to support budgeting and decision-making
• Implementing budgets across departments and monitoring budget adherence and performance
• Building strong relationships with budget holders
• Maintaining an understanding of cost drivers, revenue streams and divisional performance to provide clear financial insights and identify areas for improvement
• Reviewing existing finance processes and procedures and recommending opportunities to improve and enhance
• Creating, maintaining and adapting complex financial models

And more.

What we’re looking for:

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Maths or similar
• Demonstrable experience in accountancy
• Intricate P&L understanding
• Experienced in forecasting, budgeting and cashflow processes
• Budget-holder engagement and management with the ability to build relationships and understand, challenges and support their financial plans
• Experienced in monitoring and performance tracking
• Understanding and experience of cost and revenue analysis
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong IT literacy including Advanced MS Excel
• Experience with NetSuite is highly desirable
• Previous involvement in business transformation projects, system implementations or process change is advantageous
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Focused, organised, self-motivated, flexible and dynamic nature
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Desire to go above and beyond
• Available imminently and able to commit to a temp-perm role

Interested in this long-term temporary Financial Controller role?

If this sounds like the role for you and you have the demonstrable experience, qualifications and skills we’re looking for, then do not hesitate! Please submit your CV ASAP, quoting ‘CP – Temporary Financial Controller – City of London’