Financial Controller

at  Connells group

Job Description
Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers, part of the leading property services business Connells Group, are looking for a Financial Controller to lead their Finance team in St Leonards.
The ideal candidate will be qualified (ACCA,CIMA or ICAEW) with extensive experience in working for a complex organisation. This is a hands-on role where you will lead a team, oversee transactional finance and manage financial strategy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Financial Reporting & Monitoring: Oversee management and financial accounts, ensure timely reporting, and optimise cash flow.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Monitor revenue and capital budgets, ensure accurate forecasting, and perform sensitivity analyses.
• Product Cost Modelling: Review cost models for remortgage sales and purchases.
• Control Environment: Ensure strong financial controls, recommend improvements, and oversee finance system integration. Maintain working knowledge of CLC accounting rules. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the finance team, ensuring performance and covering key roles when needed.
• Audit & Compliance: Liaise with auditors, ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and manage insurance policies.
• Tax Management: Liaise with Group Tax Department regarding Corporation Tax & VAT.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Qualifications - ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW.

• Strong communication: well-spoken, friendly, and able to work with different people.
• Approachable and friendly, making it easy for others to connect.
• Positive attitude, willing to help and support.
• Organisational skills able to adapt to different tasks and situations whilst working to deadlines.
• Responsible and trustworthy, maintaining professionalism.
• Proficient in computers, especially in Word and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Collaboration & relationships – between Finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.

• Financial Reporting & Monitoring: Oversee management and financial accounts, ensure timely reporting, and optimise cash flow.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Monitor revenue and capital budgets, ensure accurate forecasting, and perform sensitivity analyses.
• Product Cost Modelling: Review cost models for remortgage sales and purchases.
• Control Environment: Ensure strong financial controls, recommend improvements, and oversee finance system integration. Maintain working knowledge of CLC accounting rules. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the finance team, ensuring performance and covering key roles when needed.
• Audit & Compliance: Liaise with auditors, ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and manage insurance policies.
• Tax Management: Liaise with Group Tax Department regarding Corporation Tax & VAT