Group Financial Controller - London

Reporting to the Global Finance Director, you will take ownership of group financial reporting, accounting operations and internal controls. This senior, hands-on role combines strategic oversight with transactional responsibility – you will be expected to roll up your sleeves when required, without losing sight of the bigger picture. You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of group financial results, compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and effective reconciliation of intercompany and group accounts. This is a unique opportunity to shape the finance function at a fast-growing global venture capital platform while working closely with regional finance teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review financial results from subsidiaries, ensuring consistency with group accounting policies and IFRS standards
• Provide guidance and oversight to local finance teams and regional finance leaders, fostering a high-performance culture
• Investigate and resolve intercompany mismatches prior to group consolidation
• Reconcile month-end group management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely sign-off
• Ensure aged reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly across the group
• Support timely and accurate month-end close for all group entities
• Partner with the Global Finance Director during annual group audits, including preparation of audit listings and responding to audit queries
• Shape and improve financial systems, ERP processes, and tools, contributing to the evolution of the group finance function
• Train, mentor, and support development of group management accountants and bookkeepers
• Drive standardisation of finance processes across regions, balancing global consistency with local requirements
• Perform ad-hoc reconciliations and transactional work where needed, particularly during peak periods or complex group processes

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a Financial Controller or in group consolidation, within multi-entity international groups
• Strong background in group management accounting, reconciliations, and complex intercompany structures
• Experience with group audits and IFRS compliance
• Skilled at tailoring communication style for diverse audiences and navigating cultural differences in multinational environments
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and collaborating with distributed teams
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, high-performance finance culture
• Credible, reliable, and trusted point of contact for all accounting matters across the group
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) – completed
• ERP experience; NetSuite experience is a plus
• Big 4 experience is highly desirable

Why Join Antler

• Global impact – full ownership of the financial control function across multiple regions, currencies, and entities, directly supporting the growth of founders and start-ups worldwide
• Hands-on leadership – balance strategic oversight with operational execution, influencing how finance works across a dynamic, international group
• High visibility & influence – genuine seat at the table, working directly with the global finance function, regional finance directors and managers, and leadership, not through layers of management
• Learning & network – collaborate with a world-class network of investors, operators, and entrepreneurs
• Autonomy & ownership – build, improve, and shape the finance function in a high-trust, lean team
• Flexible hybrid working – Hybrid London-based role focused on output; presence in the office once every 2 weeks
• Culture & colleagues – join a high-performing, collaborative team of talented finance professionals in a mission-driven environment