Financial Controller at Myrtle Management Consultants

Job Description

• The Financial Controller will oversee the organisation's financial management and reporting functions, ensuring effective financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls.
• The role requires a solid investment banking or corporate finance background, with experience in financial modelling, investment analysis, business valuation, capital raising, and transaction advisory.
• The successful candidate will provide strategic financial insights, manage financial risks, and support investment decisions and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation's financial operations, accounting processes, and financial control systems.
• Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial plans.
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements, management accounts, and financial performance reports.
• Provide financial analysis, modelling, valuation, and investment appraisal to support strategic and investment decisions.
• Monitor investment portfolios, transaction performance, financial exposures, and returns where applicable.
• Support corporate finance transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, debt structuring, and financial due diligence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and relevant financial sector regulations.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and risk management procedures.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, cash management, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, statutory reporting, and relationships with financial institutions and regulatory bodies.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and support business planning and growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is required.
• MBA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 7–10 years' relevant experience in finance, accounting, or financial management, with demonstrable experience in investment banking, corporate finance, financial advisory, or a related financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, financial controls, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrable experience in financial modelling, valuation, investment analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Experience supporting or managing investment transactions, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate finance activities.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and financial risk management.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, advanced Excel, and financial modelling tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic financial management and leadership.
• Financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Risk management and internal controls.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High levels of integrity, accuracy, and professional judgement.

Additional Information:

• The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.