Financial Controller (Temp)

Job description

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Financial Controller - Corporate Hospitality / Real Estate - Long-term Temp AssignmentWe 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

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

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'

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English