UK Financial Controller, Consulting in London

Overview

In this role you will lead the Controllership for Marsh Consulting UK, overseeing month-end close, accounting policy, and financial reporting across entities. You will ensure strong internal controls and SOX compliance, manage external audits, and support acquisitions and integration activities. You will guide a small team, deliver insightful financial analysis for decision-making, and drive changes in accounting policy to align with group plans. This position offers a hybrid work setup and opportunities to shape finance processes in a global, matrixed organization.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• supportive leaders
• inclusive culture
• career opportunities
• hybrid work with remote flexibility
• rewards to enhance well-being

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage month-end close for Consulting UK
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual US GAAP financial reporting
• Support accounting judgments with analysis and assist in new accounting standards implementation
• Manage external auditors and audit timetable, liaison with Audit Committee
• Ensure SOX control issues are remediated and controls are sound
• Review balance sheet and judgements with local management approvals
• Lead and mentor the finance team and support wider initiatives
• Support due diligence, acquisition integration, system implementations and capital expenditure reviews

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Finance (or equivalent)
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ACMA)
• Significant controllership experience in a large matrixed organization
• Ability to lead change in a transforming, acquisitive environment
• Experience with Oracle Financials: GL and Hyperion Essbase

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• US GAAP
• SOX compliance
• internal controls