Financial Controller

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of one of its clients for a commercially minded Financial Controller to join the organisation on a full-time basis.

This role sits close to senior leadership and plays a central part in shaping financial visibility, operational discipline, and decision-making across the business.

The successful candidate will act as both a financial steward and a strategic partner, supporting growth through strong controls, insight, and process development.



General Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the preparation of periodic financial results and ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Maintaining oversight of balance sheet positions, reconciliations, liquidity, and internal control frameworks.
• Coordinating statutory obligations, including audits, tax matters, and liaison with external advisors.
• Producing and enhancing financial reports for senior stakeholders, covering profitability, KPIs, and financial position.
• Analysing performance trends and commercial drivers across projects, teams, and business units.
• Contributing to budgeting cycles, forecast updates, and scenario or financial modelling exercises.
• Providing financial oversight of projects, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, margin analysis, and work-in-progress management.
• Collaborating with senior operational stakeholders to improve forecasting accuracy, billing practices, and commercial outcomes.
• Reviewing client billing activity, collections, and assisting in resolving financial or contractual discrepancies.
• Driving improvements in finance systems, workflows, automation, and documentation to increase efficiency and data reliability.
• Supporting finance operations and coordinating administrative finance activities where required.
• Working closely with HR and management on payroll data, staffing metrics, and reporting needs.
• Acting as a trusted financial advisor to leadership across operational and strategic matters.

Requirements:

• A recognised qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or progression towards one will be considered an asset.
• Several years of experience in financial control, management accounting, audit, or similar roles, preferably within project-driven or professional services environments.
• Sound knowledge of project-based financial principles and performance tracking.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheet tools and hands-on experience with accounting or reporting systems.
• Able to communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Job Info:

Type of Contract: Indefinite
Work Setting: On-site
Candidate location: Must already be residing in Malta
Working Hours: Standard office hours

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