What to Expect
As Group Financial Controller, you will be the senior operational leader of the Controllership function for the McLaren Group and the principal owner of the Group Control agenda. You will hold end-to-end responsibility for financial control, month-end close, Group consolidation, statutory and external reporting, technical accounting, external audit management, financial governance, and support to the Audit & Risk Committee. You will be accountable for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining a robust and effective control environment, and delivering high-quality financial stewardship across the Group, with significant exposure to executive leadership, the Board and external stakeholders.
You will be primarily responsible for:
– Setting the standards for financial integrity, governance, control and reporting across the Group.
– Ensuring the Group's books and records are maintained accurately and in compliance with applicable accounting standards, legislation and internal policy.
– Acting as a trusted adviser and authority on financial control, reporting and technical accounting matters, providing clear direction and effective decision-making across the Group.
– Leading a high-performing Controllership organisation with the capability and depth to support the Group's evolving needs and ambitions.
What You'll Do
Group control and reporting: Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting cycle across the Group, including the reporting timetable, consolidation, intercompany and related party accounting and disclosure, and the delivery of complete, accurate and compliant financial results that are trusted and well understood by leadership across a complex group structure comprising subsidiaries, associates and affiliated entities.
– Technical accounting: Act as the Group authority on IFRS and technical accounting matters, including complex transactions, impairment, revenue recognition, financial instruments, leases, provisions and contingencies, and going concern; own Group accounting policy and reporting standards, ensuring consistent application across the Group, and prepare the technical accounting papers that support key judgements and reporting conclusions.
– Audit and assurance: Lead the relationship with external and internal auditors, ensuring the successful delivery of Group and statutory audits, timely resolution of findings, and effective management of audit quality, fees, scope and timetable.
– Board, Audit & Risk Committee and executive support: Own the preparation and coordination of Audit & Risk Committee materials, technical accounting papers, Board papers and executive briefing materials, providing clear, insightful and well-supported recommendations to senior stakeholders.
– Internal control and risk: Own the design, operation, documentation and continuous enhancement of the Group's financial control framework, including delegation of authority, segregation of duties, entity-level controls, fraud risk management and controls monitoring; lead the internal audit relationship and closure of actions.
– Leadership and capability: Lead, develop and hold to
Group Financial Controller in London employer: McLaren Automotive Ltd
McLaren Automotive is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among diverse teams. With a structured career development framework, generous benefits including enhanced pension schemes and flexible holiday options, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles. Located in a cutting-edge environment, the company prioritises employee wellbeing and provides unique opportunities for meaningful contributions to the automotive industry.
