Group Financial Controller Location: London/hybrid Job Type: Permanent They are currently looking for a skilled Group Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis. You will play a pivotal role in the financial stewardship of the organisation. This is a high-impact leadership position, responsible for overseeing the financial control function across the group, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will lead and mentor a team of finance professionals and work closely with executive leadership to drive financial integrity and operational efficiency as we scale. Lead the group-wide financial reporting process, including monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements # Oversee statutory reporting, compliance with IFRS, and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies # Own the financial control framework; ensure robust internal controls, risk management, and process improvements # Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis cycles # Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external advisors # Drive finance transformation initiatives, including systems upgrades and automation projects # Support M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and financial structuring # Partner with the CFO and senior leadership on strategic projects and business performance reviews # Mentor, develop, and scale the finance team to support business growth Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) # Extensive post-qualified experience, including time in a senior finance leadership role # Strong technical accounting background, ideally trained in a top-tier audit firm # Proven ability to manage teams, build processes, and drive financial rigour in a scaling business # Experience within the fintech, payments, or financial services sector is highly advantageous # Exposure to regulatory reporting in the UK (FCA or equivalent) # M&A integration and change management experience If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
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