Financial Control Manager (Technical Projects) - Permanent (1) & 12m Fixed Term Contract (1)

Financial Control Manager (Technical Projects) Permanent (1) & 12m Fixed Term Contract (1)

Company Profile

Our client is a leading UK financial services organisation with a highly regarded finance function and a strong track record of developing finance talent.

This opportunity sits within a specialist technical accounting team that supports complex transactions, new products and strategic business initiatives across the organisation. It offers a unique blend of technical accounting, stakeholder engagement and commercial exposure, making it an excellent platform for someone looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional financial control.

The Opportunity

This is not a typical Financial Control Manager role.

Whilst there is some involvement in periodic reporting activities, the majority of the position focuses on providing technical accounting support and advice across a wide range of business activities. The team is responsible for assessing complex transactions, interpreting accounting standards and helping stakeholders understand the accounting implications of commercial decisions.

The work is varied, fast-moving and often project-based in nature. You could be reviewing the accounting treatment of a major transaction, supporting the launch of a new product, assessing restructuring activity or advising on complex balance sheet matters.

The role offers significant exposure across the business and would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning and working on issues that rarely have a straightforward answer.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and business initiatives
• Assess the accounting treatment of new products, deals and strategic projects
• Interpret and apply accounting standards across a variety of scenarios
• Partner with finance, commercial and front-office stakeholders to deliver practical solutions
• Review asset transfers, restructuring activity and other significant transactions
• Support accounting policy implementation and governance requirements
• Contribute to periodic reporting and technical accounting assessments
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes and controls

Candidate Profile

We are interested in speaking with qualified accountants who enjoy technical accounting and solving complex problems.

You may currently be working within financial control, financial reporting, technical accounting, accounting policy or audit. Experience within financial services or banking would be advantageous, although strong financial services audit experience will also be considered.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience interpreting and applying accounting standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive and curious mindset
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys learning, embraces new challenges and is comfortable operating outside of a purely process-driven role.

Why Join?

• Exposure to a wide variety of complex accounting and commercial matters
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business
• Highly visible role within a specialist technical accounting team
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Genuine variety and intellectual challenge
• Strong long-term career development opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant seeking broader exposure, greater variety and the chance to work on some of the most interesting accounting challenges within a large financial services environment.

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jack Ramage or Andrea Green for a private and confidential conversation.