This is a great opportunity to join a single-family office as an experienced, detail-oriented Financial Controller/Budget Accountant. This is a key finance role supporting multiple businesses within the group, requiring a hands-on professional with strong financial acumen, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management, budgeting, and reporting functions across the group.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day financial accounting across various businesses within the group.
• Preparing budgets, monitoring, and analysing actual performance against targets.
• Collecting reports on actual results for each department within the group on a monthly basis and comparing these results with budget data.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and key management information for senior management.
• Producing cash flow forecasts and providing regular updates to the Directors.
• Liaising with all key stakeholders to ensure relevant financial information is distributed accurately and on time.
• Collecting and archiving management reports in an organised and timely manner.
• Engaging with banks and financial institutions as required.
• Supporting with bookkeeping duties as required, including data entry, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Any ad-hoc duties as required.

Key skills

• Proven experience in a financial controller, management accountant, or similar senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Fluency in both English and Russian (written and spoken) — essential for this position.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Xero accounting software — this is a significant advantage and preferred.
• Experience working across multiple entities or group structures.
• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a similar cross-functional finance role within a private family office or group of companies.

Job advantages

• Beautiful office in Central London.
• Friendly international, close-knit team.
• 23 days annual leave plus all UK Bank Holidays.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Additional benefits to be discussed at the interview stage.
• A varied and dynamic role within a single-family office environment.