Group Financial Controller

Job Title: Group Financial Controller

Location: London/hybrid

Salary/Rate: Up to £150k per year

Start Date: 23/06/2025

Job Type: Permanent

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading business payment solutions clients! 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.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• 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

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 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
• Demonstrable experience in leading consolidated group reporting in a multi-entity structure
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• 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
• Strong systems skills (e.g., ERP, reporting tools) and a process-oriented mindset

Desirable Skills/Experience

Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• 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.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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