Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

• Together Group London
• Description

Together Group is a global collective of best-in-class creative consultancies, marketing agencies, technology studios, and production companies - all dedicated to shaping the future of luxury and lifestyle.

With agencies such as Purple, King & Partners, Noë & Associates, Construct, Hot Pot China, North Six, and others, the Group delivers world-leading expertise across brand strategy, communications, digital, e-commerce, content, production, and experiential.

Together Group partners with the world\'s most desirable luxury brands across fashion, beauty, hospitality, lifestyle, automotive, culture, and destinations.

We are hiring a Financial Accountant to join our London based Shared Services team.

Role Purpose

The Group Financial Controller will own the general ledger, month-end close and cashflow reporting for Shared Services entities, ensuring accurate reporting, robust balance sheet control and compliance with Group accounting policies.

This is a hands-on role combining operational delivery with transformation work, supporting the migration of these entities onto Sage Intacct and embedding consistent processes across the Shared Services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end month-end close for Shared Services entities, delivering accurate management accounts to Group reporting deadlines providing clear variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and prior period.
• Maintain a strong control environment over the general ledger, with timely and well-supported balance sheet reconciliations.
• Take ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all balances are understood, supported and cleared on a timely basis.
• Manage intercompany activity and recharges between Shared Services entities and the wider Group, liaising with counterparts to resolve any discrepancies.
• Partner with stakeholders across Shared Services and the wider Group, providing financial insight and support to inform business decisions.
• Own cashflow reporting and forecasting, working closely with Treasury.
• Support the annual budget and quarterly reforecast cycles for the Shared Services entities.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Assist with VAT returns, corporation tax packs and other statutory submissions in conjunction with the Group Tax function and external advisors.
• Play an active role in the migration of the Shared Services entities onto Sage Intacct, and help embed standard processes across the team.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified accountant with 2-3 years post-qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with practical application of UK GAAP and exposure to IFRS
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e. g. Sage, Workday, Oracle)
• Strong attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transformation environment.
• Self starter, pragmatic problem solver and clear communicator.
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