Financial Controller
Harper May City of London Part-time
Harper May is partnering with a scaling technology business that is expanding its product offering and strengthening its internal infrastructure to support sustained growth. As the company continues to evolve its commercial model and reporting capabilities, they are seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting, and process development across the organisation.The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, month-end reporting, and financial controls.
Oversee journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
Strengthen financial controls and improve finance processes across the business
Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles in partnership with senior stakeholders
Oversee cash flow management and working capital optimisation
Lead statutory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements
Develop performance reporting and analysis to support commercial decision-making
Manage and develop junior members of the finance team
Experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager within a technology or high-growth environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of revenue recognition principles
Confident leading month-end and year-end processes
Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial data into clear insight
This role combines hands-on oversight with process improvement, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and meaningful insight to support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities
Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate management accountsOversee journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
Strengthen financial controls and improve finance processes across the business
Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles in partnership with senior stakeholders
Oversee cash flow management and working capital optimisation
Lead statutory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements
Develop performance reporting and analysis to support commercial decision-making
Manage and develop junior members of the finance team
Candidate Profile
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifiedExperience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager within a technology or high-growth environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of revenue recognition principles
Confident leading month-end and year-end processes
Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial data into clear insight
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a changing environment
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