Financial Controller

Brewer Morris; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Financial Controller for a global financial services firm to join their London team. The role focuses on shaping the financial control landscape and involves preparing financial statements, delivering analytical reviews, managing the month-end processes, and leading process improvements. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of post-qualification experience and strong technical accounting skills. This position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in finance or accounting.
• Experience preparing audited financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Group management accounting experience regarding transfer pricing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements under multiple accounting standards.
• Deliver monthly analytical reviews of entity income statements and balance sheets.
• Manage month-end close processes and ensure timely Group reporting.
• Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes and support integration of new acquisitions.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)

Strong technical accounting skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior finance recruiter within the Financial Services and Funds space

Brewer Morris is delighted to be partnering with a leading listed global financial services firm to appoint a Financial Controller into their London finance team.

This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial control landscape of a global business. While ensuring the integrity of financial information across multiple entities and jurisdictions remains central, the role goes far beyond reporting—playing a key part in driving process improvements, integrating acquisitions, and enhancing the overall control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements under multiple accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, Singapore GAAP, etc.)
• Deliver monthly analytical reviews of entity income statements and balance sheets
• Manage month‑end close processes and ensure timely Group reporting
• Produce monthly management reports and transfer pricing calculations
• Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaise with external auditors and manage ad‑hoc queries
• Lead initiatives to improve processes and support integration of new acquisitions

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) with 1‑3 years PQE
• Big 4 audit background preferred but not essential
• Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail
• Experience preparing audited financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS
• Group management accounting experience (transfer pricing, intercompany reconciliations)

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from Brewer Morris