At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead consolidated reporting and strengthen financial controls across an international group.
- Company: Established international business with a strong European presence.
- Benefits: Hybrid work flexibility, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for team development and career advancement.
- Why this job: Take ownership of financial processes and make a real impact in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with experience in group consolidation and technical accounting.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Harper May is partnering with a well-established international business headquartered in Southend, operating across multiple European markets through a network of trading and holding entities. The group has grown steadily over many years, with the European division now representing a material part of the wider footprint and continuing to expand across the region.
As the finance function scales in step with the group, a Group Financial Controller is being appointed to take ownership of the consolidated group reporting and to lead on controls, process and technical accounting across the wider structure.
The Role
Reporting to senior Group Finance leadership, the Group Financial Controller will own the consolidated month-end and year-end close across the group's UK and European entities, lead on technical accounting and statutory reporting, and drive the ongoing strengthening of controls and process across the finance function. The role blends technical depth with real breadth, and offers a genuinely broad Group remit for a strong, fully qualified accountant looking for meaningful ownership within an international group.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the group consolidated month-end close, management accounts and reporting pack
- Lead on year-end, statutory reporting and the group audit across UK and European entities
- Own technical accounting across the group, including revenue, leases, foreign currency and consolidation
- Manage multi-entity, multi-currency reporting, intercompany balances and FX
- Strengthen financial controls, policies and process across the group finance function
- Partner with local finance contacts and external advisors across the European jurisdictions
- Support tax reporting, VAT compliance and transfer pricing across the group
- Support budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc commercial analysis at group level
- Line-manage and develop the group finance team over time
What we are looking for
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong technical foundation
- Prior experience of group consolidation across multiple entities and currencies
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and audit experience, ideally from a top-tier practice background
- Track record of leading on statutory reporting and group audits
- Experience of international group structures, VAT and intercompany is preferred
- Practical, hands-on and organised, comfortable being close to the detail while managing multiple workstreams
- Based within a reasonable commute of Southend, with hybrid flexibility
Group Financial Controller in Southend-on-Sea employer: Harper May
Harper May offers an exceptional work environment for the Strategic FP&A Manager role, situated in the vibrant city of London. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth, with ample opportunities for development and advancement within the financial services sector. The firm values analytical prowess and communication skills, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where insights drive strategic decisions, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
