Financial Controller

Every day, somewhere in the world, important decisions are made. Whether it is a private equity company deciding to invest millions into a business or a large corporation implementing a new strategic direction, these decisions impact employees, customers, and other stakeholders. 

Consulting and private equity firms come to proSapient when they need to discover knowledge to help them make great decisions and succeed in their goals. It is our mission to support them in their discovery of knowledge. 

We help our clients find industry experts who can provide their knowledge via interview or survey: we curate this knowledge in a market-leading software platform; and we help clients surface knowledge they already have through expansive knowledge management.  

We are now seeking a highly skilled and proactive Financial Controller to oversee and manage the company’s financial operations and ensure accurate, timely, and insightful reporting. As a key member of the finance team, you will play a leadership role in driving improved processes and supporting decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead and manage the month-end management accounts process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting while providing guidance and support to the finance team.
• Oversee the calculation and processing of accruals, including sales and cost of sales, ensuring accurate financial representation in monthly reports.
• Manage supplier prepayments and accruals, ensuring correct accounting treatment and alignment with financial policies.
• Oversee treasury functions and foreign exchange management, working closely with external advisors to optimise cash flow and financial strategies.
• Collaborate with pension providers and the People C Talent team to ensure alignment of pension- related processes and compliance.
• Ensure accurate accounting of subscriptions and deferred income entries, aligning with relevant accounting standards.
• Review and manage fixed asset accounting, ensuring accurate records and correct treatment on the balance sheet.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of the Profit C Loss (PCL) statement and balance sheet to identify trends, variances, and anomalies, providing insights for management.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations to ensure proper consolidation and accurate financial reporting.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of financial statements, providing clear and actionable financial insights to support decision-making.
• Oversee monthly commission calculations and quarterly bonus accruals, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Maintain and update the company’s financial model (proSapient Business Plan), providing essential insights for forecasting and financial planning.

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Assist in the budgeting and planning process, providing critical input and analysis to help shape the company’s financial strategy and targets.
• Conduct thorough analysis of monthly financial statements, identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with international partners on tax and accounting issues related to the US, Canadian, and Portuguese entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Leverage data analytics tools such as Tableau to extract meaningful management information, support key business decisions, and provide insights into operational performance.
• Decision support – assistance to support business proposals, pricing for renewals/new contracts, profitability analysis.
• Business partnering - Providing support to budget owners, helping drive accountability and identification of cost saving opportunities.

Ad-hoc Projects & Process Improvement

• Lead and participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and streamline financial workflows.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvements within financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience.

• Strong understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and forecasting, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and able to deliver real insights.
• Proficient in financial software and tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel, Xero)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to 20 days each year, allowing you to tailor your work environment to your needs and embrace a change of scenery. 

• Tenure Gifts.

• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to a health and wellbeing service that offers personalised advice and support from specialist teams. 

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay. 

• Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays which includes a week's closure over the Christmas period to fully reset. 

• MyMindPal app - Online support for mental fitness that helps people to stress less and enjoy life more.

• Corporate Events - From quarterly gatherings to our annual winter & Summer parties, we love to celebrate, collaborate and have fun together!  

Want to hear more? Take a look at our careers Notion page - https://prosapient.notion.site/Careers-at-proSapient-bfb1f316031b4dabbd9d40943cc4cc6f  

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace – did you know that marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every requirement listed? If you are interested in the above role, but don’t necessarily tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyway – this role could still be a great match! 

At proSapient, we are an equal opportunity employer. As such, we offer equal employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and other protected class characteristics. 

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Due to the regulated nature of our clients, all successfully offered candidates are subjected to thorough screening & pre-employment checks, including an enhanced background check, which can affect the outcome of any offer of employment.