Director, International Financial Controller

The Consultancy Group (London); Greater London; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consultancy Group (London) seeks a senior international finance leader to oversee accounting, reporting, controls, tax, treasury and finance operations across EMEA and APAC. You will partner with senior stakeholders to ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance and scalable processes while supporting growth and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include leading cross-border reporting and consolidations, audits, and payroll oversight, with a focus on robust internal controls

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent.
• 10+ years' experience in Controller, Finance Director or senior controllership roles.
• Strong international accounting, reporting and compliance expertise; experience in multinational organisations (US-led reporting structures is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, reporting, consolidations and compliance across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Manage audits, statutory reporting, tax and payroll oversight.
• Partner with leadership on forecasting, commercial decision-making and strategic projects.
• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements and stronger internal controls.
• Lead and develop a high-performing international finance team.

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)

Job description

A senior international finance leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting, reporting, controls, tax, treasury and finance operations across EMEA and APAC. Partnering closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance and scalable processes while supporting business growth and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, reporting, consolidations and compliance across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Manage audits, statutory reporting, tax and payroll oversight.
• Partner with leadership on forecasting, commercial decision-making and strategic projects.
• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements and stronger internal controls.
• Lead and develop a high-performing international finance team.

Ideal Background

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• 10+ years' experience in a Controller, Finance Director or senior controllership position.
• Strong international accounting, reporting and compliance expertise.
• Experience within complex, multinational organisations, ideally with US-headquartered reporting structures.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Private equity-backed or professional services experience beneficial.