Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial reporting and manage a team in a dynamic charity environment.
  • Company: Established charity in London with a mission-driven focus.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a difference.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Why this job: Join a growing charity and use your skills to impact communities positively.
  • Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with multi-entity experience and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 Β£ per year.

Our client is a well-established charity based in London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Group Financial Controller to join their Finance team.

Reporting to the FD, you'll own the full financial reporting cycle - monthly management accounts, Group consolidation, year-end statutory accounts and budgeting - across a multi-entity Group structure.

You'll manage one Bookkeeper and act as the main point of contact for auditors, banks and regulators.

The role spans the Group's full corporate structure, including several UK and international subsidiaries, and requires someone comfortable navigating different accounting methods and systems, reconciling data from multiple sources and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders.

Strong multi-entity/multi-subsidiary experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns
  • Review and reconcile balance sheets, including intercompany balances
  • Prepare annual budgets and Group consolidated statutory accounts
  • Manage and develop the Bookkeeper
  • Liaise with auditors, banks, regulators and other consultants
  • Maintain financial controls, systems and compliance across the Group

Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA or ACCA)
  • Strong experience with multi-entity/multi-subsidiary accounts
  • Experience preparing Group consolidated statutory accounts
  • Charity sector experience preferred but not essential
  • Xero experience
  • Strong communication and staff management skills
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Group Financial Controller employer: Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment

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We think you need these skills to ace Group Financial Controller

Financial Reporting
Group Consolidation
Budgeting
Multi-Entity Accounting
Statutory Accounts Preparation
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Intercompany Balances Management