Financial Controller

Brewer Morris; England; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent bonus

Benefits

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is looking for a Financial Controller to join their London finance team. This role, with a salary of £120k base plus excellent bonus and benefits, offers the chance to shape the financial control landscape of a significant business. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 1-3 years PQE and experience in preparing financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS. Responsibilities include managing month-end closes and producing management reports.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE required for the Financial Controller position.
• Big 4 audit background is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with UK GAAP or IFRS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements under multiple accounting standards.
• Manage month-end close processes and ensure timely Group reporting.
• Production of monthly management reports and transfer pricing calculations.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Attention to detail

Preparation of audited financial statements

Group management accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)

Job description

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Financial Controller - £120k base + Excellent Bonus + Benefits

London, England, United Kingdom

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

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

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