Group Financial Controller

Posted 3 hours 11 minutes ago by Jobtailor

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Scale systems and processes: Design scalable workflows and implement the right tech stack as we expand internationally.
  • Own core finance operations: Lead AP, AR, banking, FX, reconciliations, global payroll, VAT, intercompany, filings, journals, expenses, etc. Build appropriate automations and hire an appropriate team to support with this.
  • Build robust financial foundations: Rework our chart of accounts; work cross-functionally to build clean definitions, methodologies and accounting policies (e.g. revenue recognition).
  • Lead financial reporting: Lead month and year end close for all entities and consolidated group; create insightful month end and board reporting packs.
  • Manage the audit: Design and implement an audit-ready finance function ahead of our first statutory audit (FY26 in 2027), including auditor selection and dry runs during 2026.
  • Be our accounting authority: The VP Finance is commercially and strategically focused rather than accounting-qualified so you will act as the company's accounting authority, owning accounting policies, technical judgement, and relationships with auditors and advisors.
  • Own treasury management: Design and administer treasury and cash management policies appropriate for a multi-entity, multi-currency group, maximising interest and reducing fees.
  • Improve financial visibility: Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable reporting for the CEO, SLT, and investors.
  • Ensure tax compliance: Own global tax compliance (with advisor support), including VAT, US sales tax and transfer pricing.
Qualifications
  • Qualified accountant with strong controllership experience
  • Excellent technical accounting foundations
  • Multi-entity, multi-geo experience
  • Core finance operations expertise
  • Automation-first, lean mindset
  • Systems- and process-minded
  • Detail-oriented, structured and accountable
  • Hands-on leader with ownership mindset
  • Calm, pragmatic and confident in judgement