Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment are proud to be partnering with an exciting, high-growth international business based in Central London to recruit a commercially minded and technically strong Financial Controller.
This is a pivotal leadership role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, offering exposure across Financial Control, Group Consolidation, FP&A, Treasury and strategic business partnering.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening controls, and supporting the continued growth of the organisation.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the group's financial reporting and control environment whilst leading a high-performing finance team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidation processes across multiple international entities.
- Leading the month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial results.
- Managing and enhancing the financial controls framework, ensuring robust governance and compliance across the business.
- Responsibility for statutory reporting and coordination of external audits.
- Leading the FP&A function, providing insightful analysis, budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision support.
- Driving cash flow forecasting, working capital management and treasury activities.
- Managing multi-currency reporting and foreign exchange exposure across international operations.
- Partnering with senior leadership to support commercial decision-making and business growth initiatives.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability and financial transparency.
- Developing, mentoring and leading a high-performing finance team.
About You
The successful candidate will possess:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or Senior Finance Leader within a complex organisation.
- Strong group consolidation experience across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Demonstrable experience implementing and maintaining robust financial controls.
- Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting and board-level reporting.
- Experience managing cash flow, treasury activities and working capital optimisation.
- Exposure to multi-currency environments and foreign exchange accounting.
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge, ideally including IFRS.
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating finance teams.
- Commercially astute with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
Group Financial Controller employer: Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment
As a Senior Finance Analyst at our industry-leading multi-site business, you will be part of a dynamic finance team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and mentorship, all while being located in a vibrant area that fosters both professional and personal development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills will be highly valued.
Contact Details:
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
