Financial Controller / Budget Accountant. Russian Speaking. London

This is a great opportunity to join a single-family office as an experienced, detail-oriented Financial Controller/Budget Accountant. This is a key finance role supporting multiple businesses within the group, requiring a hands‑on professional with strong financial acumen, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day financial management, budgeting, and reporting functions across the group.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day‑to‑day financial accounting across various businesses within the group.
• Preparing budgets, monitoring, and analysing actual performance against targets.
• Collecting reports on actual results for each department within the group on a monthly basis and comparing these results with budget data.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and key management information for senior management.
• Producing cash flow forecasts and providing regular updates to the Directors.
• Liaising with all key stakeholders to ensure relevant financial information is distributed accurately and on time.
• Collecting and archiving management reports in an organised and timely manner.
• Engaging with banks and financial institutions as required.
• Supporting with bookkeeping duties as required, including data entry, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Any ad‑hoc duties as required.

Key skills

• Proven experience in a financial controller, management accountant, or similar senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Fluency in both English and Russian (written and spoken) - essential for this position.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Xero accounting software - this is a significant advantage and preferred.
• Experience working across multiple entities or group structures.
• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a similar cross‑functional finance role within a private family office or group of companies.

Job advantages

• Beautiful office in Central London.
• Friendly international, close‑knit team.
• 23 days annual leave plus all UK Bank Holidays.
• Full‑time permanent position.
• Additional benefits to be discussed at the interview stage.
• A varied and dynamic role within a single‑family office environment.