Financial Services Recruitment

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

TechNET has partnered with a leading recruitment firm to find a Financial Controller who will play a pivotal role in bringing finance in-house from an outsourced model. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, multi-location recruitment business, supporting its strategic and operational financial management.

The Role:

As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Group Managing Director and be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will take full ownership of financial systems, reporting, and controls, ensuring financial integrity while providing strategic insights to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Systems & Controls

• Implement and manage robust financial controls across all revenue streams and expenditures.
• Oversee the transition from outsourced to in-house finance, ensuring smooth integration.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, including timesheets, invoicing, and supplier payments.
• Provide internal training on compliance, tax, and regulatory matters.
• Manage the credit control and debtor process, ensuring effective cash flow management.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Work closely with Directors to prepare annual budgets for each business division.
• Develop financial forecasts to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Assist in financial modelling and scenario planning for business growth.

Management Reporting

• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, providing analysis and insights.
• Prepare month-end packs with narratives and action plans to drive performance improvements.
• Support senior leadership with data-driven recommendations for financial strategy.

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure statutory accounts are prepared in line with UK accounting standards and Companies Act requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisers to ensure compliance.
• Oversee the timely submission of corporate tax returns and VAT filings.
• Stay up to date with changes in financial regulations and taxation laws affecting the industry.

Banking & Treasury Management

• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and invoice financing facilities.
• Ensure weekly bank reconciliations and accurate reporting on cash positions.
• Manage foreign exchange risk and treasury operations as needed.

Payroll & Taxation

• Oversee monthly payroll processing across multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, VAT, P11Ds, PSA, and international tax obligations.
• Monitor and advise on tax implications of transactions, including overseas tax issues.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Lead, ideally within the recruitment or professional services sector.
• Strong experience in financial controls, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of multi-currency accounting, invoice financing, and cash flow management.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership, providing commercial insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in financial software, ideally including Xero, Sage, or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent understanding of UK tax regulations, payroll processes, and compliance requirements.
• A hands-on, problem-solving approach with a keen eye for detail.

What's on Offer?

• A leadership role in a growing recruitment business that is bringing finance in-house.
• The opportunity to shape financial strategy and reporting processes.
• Hybrid working (typically 3+ days per week onsite).
• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.

If you are a commercially minded Financial Controller with a passion for financial transformation and strategic decision-making, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!

Senior Workday Finance Consultant

Boston (Preferred) or New York | Hybrid

Salary: Up to $250,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Are you a Workday Finance professional with a solid understanding of finance principles and the ability to translate business requirements into effective Workday solutions? We're seeking a seasoned consultant to join our client's team, supporting key stakeholders within a leading asset management and private equity environment.

The Role:

As a Senior Workday Finance Consultant, you'll be a strategic partner to the finance community, helping them navigate complex financial workflows and optimize their use of Workday's finance modules. Your expertise will ensure the business derives maximum value from its Workday investment, with a focus on understanding financial processes and user perspectives rather than configuration alone.

Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with senior finance stakeholders to capture requirements, align objectives, and communicate clearly between finance and technical teams.
• Advisory & Translation: Serve as the bridge between finance professionals and Workday capabilities, ensuring business needs are accurately translated into effective system use.
• Product Insight: Leverage your knowledge of Workday Finance SKUs (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Accounts Payable, Expenses) to guide stakeholders, including familiarity with ABC (Activity-Based Costing).
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement, streamline workflows, and ensure that end-user perspectives inform system enhancements.
• Sector Knowledge: Utilize your background in asset management or private equity to understand fund administration, cost allocation, and portfolio management, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership and finance, to ensure comprehensive and well-informed decision-making.

Requirements:

• Financial Acumen: Demonstrable understanding of finance concepts, transactions, and terminology, ideally within asset management or private equity sectors.
• Workday Familiarity: Strong exposure to Workday Finance modules from a user or advisory perspective (configuration skills beneficial but not required).
• Communication: Proven ability to engage with senior-level stakeholders, articulating technical capabilities and financial requirements with clarity.
• Flexibility: Willingness to operate in a hybrid model, based in Boston (preferred) or New York, with occasional travel to Boston.
• Project Management: Adept at juggling multiple priorities, managing timelines, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Credit Evaluation: Assess the creditworthiness of clients by analysing financial documents and credit reports and provide recommendations on credit limits and terms.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct assessments of clients' financial health, focusing on liquidity, profitability, and cash flow, while monitoring changes in credit risk.
• Decision-Making: Present informed credit decisions and prepare regular reports highlighting key trends and risks to senior management.
• Collaboration: Work with sales, finance, and legal teams to align on credit policies, and communicate effectively with clients in French, Polish and English.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal credit policies and implement controls to mitigate credit risk.

• Fluent in French, Polish, and English is mandatory.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Over 3 years of experience as a Credit Analyst, preferably in a corporate finance or consulting context.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, credit analysis, and risk management practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in French, Polish and English.
• Proficient in financial analysis software and tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.