Group Senior Financial Controller

Reports To: Group Finance Director
Location: Paddington, London, UK

Position Purpose

Lead the Group Financial Reporting and Control agenda for a fast-growing international business. This role combines technical excellence with strong leadership to deliver high-quality statutory reporting and compliance. Operating in a complex, evolving environment, you will establish robust processes, drive efficiency, and build a scalable financial control framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing senior accounting team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Lead the preparation and delivery of Quarterly group and sub-group consolidations which includes multiple entities with foreign currencies and non-controlling interests.

• Lead the annual Group audit and ensure successful close-out for all subsidiary business units. Build strong relationships with external auditors for an effective audit process.

• Coordinate the preparation and disclosure of the group income tax provision, ensuring accuracy and compliance in the group financial statements.

• Lead the preparation and delivery of Group consolidated and subsidiary statutory financial statements under IFRS.

• Ownership and oversight of the transactional accounting for various holding companies within the Group

• Lead the Group financial reporting and control agenda, ensuring compliance and integrity across all entities.

• Provide technical expertise on acquisitions, disposals, restructures, and new standards implementation.

• Design and implement robust processes and controls to improve efficiency and scalability.

• Functional owner of consolidation software tool including managing and maintenance as well as owner of the Group Chart of Accounts.

• Partner with stakeholders to implement ERP, consolidation tools, and financial systems, ensuring strong reporting foundations.

• Present high-quality reports and insights to the Audit & Risk Committee and senior leadership.

• Maintain a consistent focus on process improvement across the Finance function.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and accurate completion of Group and subsidiary financial statements with minimal audit adjustments.

• Successful implementation of ERP and supporting systems.

• Demonstrated improvement in process efficiency and control environment.

• Positive engagement and retention within the senior accounting team.

Candidate Profile

• ACA/CA/CPA qualified (Big 4/top-tier background preferred) with 6+ years in technical accounting and Group financial reporting.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire senior finance professionals.

• Expert knowledge of IFRS; US GAAP experience highly desirable.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in ambiguity.

• Track record of driving efficiency and implementing scalable processes.