Jobs in London - Financial Controller • Central London

Company: Harper May

Central London

Harper May is partnering with a fast-growing data centre group that is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to lead its finance operations. With significant infrastructure investment and an expanding portfolio, the business requires a hands-on finance leader to drive financial control, reporting, and process improvement across the group.Role Overview: The Financial Controller will oversee all day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple entities. Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership role, contributing to the company’s ongoing growth and supporting strategic financial planning.Key Responsibilities: Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, group consolidations, and senior leadership reporting Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes across the group Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Manage audit preparation and year-end reporting, liaising with auditors and external advisors Oversee balance sheet management, revenue recognition, and key reconciliations Partner with operational and technical teams to align financial processes with business strategy Drive continuous improvements in systems, processes, and reporting tools to support scalability Support debt reporting, capital management, and project-based finance activities Mentor and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance Key Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, controls, and consolidations Experience in infrastructure, data centres, technology, or other capital-intensive sectors is highly desirable Commercially astute with strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills Proficient in financial systems, with advanced Excel capabilities Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to operate strategically in a dynamic, fast-paced environment