Financial Controller in Kennington

Reference: 32657Location: Central London (4 days per week in office)
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Salary: 110,000 - 120,000 + 15% Bonus + Benefits
We are partnering with a well-established international financial services organisation to appoint a Financial Controller for its UK and wider regional operations. Following a period of organisational change and the successful restructuring of the finance function, the business is seeking a high-calibre finance leader to take ownership of a broad controllership remit and lead a growing team across multiple jurisdictions.
This is a key leadership position within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment, offering significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence finance operations during an exciting stage of growth and development.
The Role
Reporting to a senior finance leader, the Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial control activities across the UK and selected international locations. The role carries responsibility for leading a multi-layered team, driving best practice, strengthening processes, and ensuring high-quality financial reporting and governance.
This is a broad controllership position rather than a specialist regulatory role. While an understanding of financial services regulation is beneficial, the successful candidate will be expected to work alongside subject matter experts rather than lead technical regulatory matters directly.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a finance team of approximately 10 people across two management layersDirectly manage four team leaders covering areas including financial reporting, transactional finance and specialist business control functionsMaintain ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processesEnsure strong financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks are in placeDrive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems and team structuresPartner with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider businessSupport budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activitiesOversee finance operations across multiple jurisdictions, with a primary focus on the UK marketMentor and develop a relatively junior team, creating a high-performance and collaborative cultureSupport ongoing organisational growth and future change initiativesRequirementsQualified accountant (ACA preferred)Big 4 trained and/or audit background highly desirableTypically 5-7+ years post-qualified experiencePrevious experience operating as a Financial Controller xbpsjku or within a senior controllership leadership roleExperience leading larger finance teams and managing managersStrong financial reporting and controls experienceFinancial services experience preferred, although broader regulated or complex environments will also be consideredAbility to operate effectively within an international and matrix environmentConfident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skillsDemonstrable track record of building, developing and motivating teams Package110,000 - 120,000 base salaryTarget bonus of 15% with potential to exceed target performance levelsCompetitive benefits packageLong-term career development opportunities within an international financial services businessDue to the confidential nature of this assignment, further information will be provided to suitable candidates during the selection process.