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 #LI-DNP