Financial Controller

Malander is seeking experienced Financial Controller professionals for various contractual opportunities across a diverse range of industries and high-impact client environments. The ideal candidate must have a strong financial management background, with proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and statutory compliance. This role requires someone who is immediately available and ready to take ownership of financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective financial processes and sound financial decision-making.

About the Role

The Financial Controller will play a key role in managing the organisation’s financial activities, ensuring the integrity of financial information, maintaining compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation, and providing meaningful financial insights to support business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.


• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal reporting requirements.


• Prepare, review and analyse management accounts, financial statements and supporting schedules.


• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all reconciliations, journals and adjustments are completed accurately and within deadlines.


• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring to support effective financial planning and resource allocation.


• Monitor financial performance against budgets, investigate variances and provide insights and recommendations to management.


• Maintain robust internal financial controls, accounting procedures and risk management practices.


• Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation, statutory requirements, financial regulations and accounting standards.


• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring that supporting documentation is accurate, complete and readily available.


• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger integrity and the resolution of outstanding financial discrepancies.


• Monitor working capital, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management processes, where applicable.


• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies.


• Liaise with internal departments, external auditors, financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders on financial matters.


• Provide financial guidance and support to management, contributing to informed business decisions and sustainable financial performance.


• Lead, support and develop finance team members, where applicable, while promoting accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement.

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.


• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Financial Manager or similar senior finance position.


• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.


• Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end reporting processes.


• Sound understanding of accounting principles, internal financial controls, audit requirements and statutory compliance.


• Experience managing budgets, cash flow, financial risks and variance analysis.


• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.


• A high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.


• The ability to work independently, take ownership of financial processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, analytical and proactive, with a strong understanding of financial controls and reporting. They will be able to balance operational accuracy with strategic financial insight, work effectively under pressure and contribute to the overall financial health and performance of the organisation.

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!