Group Financial Controller in London

Gleeson Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to join a growing professional services business based in London. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing the group's financial control function while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.In addition to core Group Financial Controller responsibilities, the role will play a key part in driving finance transformation, including the implementation of new finance systems and improving financial insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & ReportingFull responsibility for the group's financial control function, ensuring robust financial governance and controlsOwnership of monthly, quarterly and annual close processesPreparation and review of management accounts, board packs and statutory accountsLead year-end audit process and manage external auditors and advisorsEnsure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax and regulatory requirementsSystems & Process ImprovementLead the implementation of new finance systems and tools (ERP, reporting and forecasting solutions)Review and improve finance processes to drive efficiency, scalability and data accuracyAct as a key finance transformation lead as the business continues to growBusiness Partnering & Commercial SupportPartner with senior non-financial stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challengeSupport budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processesTranslate financial information into clear, actionable insights for operational and commercial teamsSupport pricing, profitability analysis and business case developmentLeadership & Team ManagementLead, develop and mentor a high-performing finance teamFoster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability within finance

About You

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within professional services or a similar environmentStrong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detailDemonstrated experience delivering finance system implementations or major process changeCommercially astute with the ability to influence and partner effectively with non-financial stakeholdersConfident communicator, comfortable operating at senior leadership and board levelDegree in accountancy, economics or business.

Why Join?

A key leadership role in a growing, ambitious professional services businessOpportunity to shape the finance function and drive meaningful changeExposure to senior decision-makers and strategic initiativesCompetitive salary, benefits package and flexible working

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