Financial Controller

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⛔️ Financial Controller

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DAC Beachcroft

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1001 - 5000 employees

⚖️ Legal

🛡️ Insurance

🏥 Healthcare

Legal • Insurance • Healthcare

DAC Beachcroft is an international commercial law firm and advisor with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. The firm employs over 3,000 people and operates across multiple regions worldwide, offering legal services including dispute resolution, regulatory advice, transactional and commercial work, and industry-specialist counsel. DAC Beachcroft positions itself as a market leader in the global insurance sector and provides multidisciplinary expertise for health and social care clients, while also advising on real estate, financial services and technology matters. The firm emphasizes innovative delivery, use of technology (including AI and digital solutions), and a client-focused, multi-jurisdictional approach.

📋 Description

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with department heads and the FP&A Manager • Monitor financial performance and provide analysis of variances against budgets and forecasts • Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements • Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury activities, and banking relationships • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions • Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal financial controls, policies, and procedures • Provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making • Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team • Support business planning, investment appraisals, and strategic projects • Ensure timely and accurate completion of VAT returns, Corporation Tax computations, and statutory filings • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems • Lead day-to-day financial operations and support the organisation's strategic growth

🎯 Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior finance role • Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail • Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities • Experience using accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP platforms • Proven leadership and people management experience • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls • Experience within a professional services or legal sector environment • Experience building, developing, or restructuring finance teams • Exposure to business transformation or growth initiatives • Strategic thinking and commercial acumen • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills • Excellent organisational and time management abilities • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills • High levels of integrity and professionalism • A proactive and continuous improvement mindset • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

🏖️ Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance • A well-rounded remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding • In person and remote social events • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities • Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace culture