Financial Operations Controller

The Hyde Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyde Group seeks a qualified Financial Operations Controller (Group) to join our Financial Control and Reporting function in London. You will lead a team of Accountants and ensure accurate, timely statutory reporting, monthly reporting and year-end audit delivery for the Group.

This role blends technical accounting expertise with people leadership and strong governance, supporting external audits, strengthening controls and providing clear guidance to enable confident decision-making in a

Qualifications

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification and substantial experience of statutory reporting, financial accounting and year-end audit in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant accounting standards, statutory accounts preparation, financial disclosures and audit evidence requirements.
• Excellent analytical and professional judgement, with the confidence to review complex financial information and make clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven experience of managing audit deliverables, resolving auditor queries and maintaining robust working papers, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Experience of managing or supervising finance colleagues, setting priorities and building capability within a reporting or financial control environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of Accountants, setting clear priorities and maintaining high standards of delivery.
• Lead the preparation and review of statutory accounts, financial statements, disclosures and supporting analysis.
• Coordinate Group audit requirements, working closely with external auditors and Finance colleagues to resolve queries and deliver accurate evidence on time.
• Provide technical accounting advice on complex reporting matters and ensure accounting treatments are robust, evidenced and consistently applied.
• Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations, approvals and review points across monthly and year-end reporting.
• Identify reporting risks, control weaknesses and process gaps, recommending practical improvements that strengthen governance and assurance.
• Build effective relationships across Finance and the wider business, translating complex financial information into clear guidance and insight.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, templates, controls, timetables and team capability.

Job description

Financial Operations Controller (Group)

£78,000 - £85,000

London

Agile Working

Would you like to shape high-quality financial reporting at Hyde?

Hyde is looking for a qualified and experienced Financial Operations Controller (Group) to join our Financial Control and Reporting function. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting, you will manage a team of Accountants and lead the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of statutory financial reporting, monthly reporting and year-end audit requirements for the Group.

This is an opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise, people leadership and strong financial governance in a complex organisation. You will act as a lead accountant for the external audit process, strengthen financial controls and provide clear technical advice that supports confident decision-making and regulatory compliance.

What you’ll do

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of Accountants, setting clear priorities and maintaining high standards of delivery.
• Lead the preparation and review of statutory accounts, financial statements, disclosures and supporting analysis.
• Coordinate Group audit requirements, working closely with external auditors and Finance colleagues to resolve queries and deliver accurate evidence on time.
• Provide technical accounting advice on complex reporting matters and ensure accounting treatments are robust, evidenced and consistently applied.
• Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations, approvals and review points across monthly and year-end reporting.
• Identify reporting risks, control weaknesses and process gaps, recommending practical improvements that strengthen governance and assurance.
• Build effective relationships across Finance and the wider business, translating complex financial information into clear guidance and insight.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, templates, controls, timetables and team capability.

What you’ll bring

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification and substantial experience of statutory reporting, financial accounting and year-end audit in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant accounting standards, statutory accounts preparation, financial disclosures and audit evidence requirements.
• Excellent analytical and professional judgement, with the confidence to review complex financial information and make clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven experience of managing audit deliverables, resolving auditor queries and maintaining robust working papers, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Experience of managing or supervising finance colleagues, setting priorities and building capability within a reporting or financial control environment.

Why join Hyde?

At Hyde, you will join a collaborative and inclusive organisation where high standards, purposeful innovation and positive customer outcomes matter. You will have the opportunity to influence Group financial reporting, strengthen audit readiness and help shape effective, well-controlled ways of working across Finance.

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision-making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.