Lexington is hiring a Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control and reporting across our group a working directly with the CFO, CEO and leadership team on the numbers that shape the business.
If you want a role that's equal parts hands-on finance and genuine commercial influence, this is it.
Key responsibilities
- Financial control: Monitor and reconcile accounts in Deltek across multiple companies, keeping financial information accurate, complete and current.
- Month-end reporting: Support the CFO in producing monthly management accounts, reporting packs and financial analysis for leadership and the parent company.
- Budgeting & forecasting : Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and financial insight to drive business performance.
- Cash & banking: Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, manage cashflow, authorise payments and report to key stakeholders.
- Payroll & benefits: Manage payroll, pensions and employee benefits using Sage Payroll, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, HMRC submissions and pension contributions.
- Tax & compliance: Prepare, reconcile and submit VAT returns, maintaining ongoing statutory compliance.
- Audit & external relationships: Liaise with auditors, tax advisers and other professional bodies to support annual audits and statutory reporting.
- Financial operations: Maintain journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation schedules and fixed asset registers while upholding strong financial controls.
- Business partnering: Work with senior stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight to support commercial decisions.
- Team support: Guide and support junior finance team members, collaborating across the wider finance function.
- Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting as the business grows.
What you'll bring:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with 5+ years PQE
- Strong background in financial control, management accounting and reporting
- Commercial, analytical and confidence with senior stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems experience
- Experience in managing payroll
Join one of the UK's leading communications consultancies and work at the heart of a fast-paced, commercially focused finance function.
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Controller employer: Lexington
Lexington offers an exceptional work environment for a Financial Controller, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of a leading communications consultancy. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with senior leadership, drive meaningful financial insights, and enhance your skills in a supportive team culture. Located in a dynamic sector, Lexington provides a unique blend of hands-on finance experience and commercial influence, making it an attractive employer for those seeking a rewarding career path.
