Global Group Financial Controller - Hybrid | PE-Backed

Talantir; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is seeking a high-calibre Group Financial Controller to lead the global finance function across c.40+ entities, reporting to the CFO, and driving consolidation, controls and IFRS reporting in a PE-backed, acquisitive technology services group.

Based in London with a hybrid model, you will oversee a large international team, manage intercompany structures, treasury and tax, and partner with auditors and investors through to exit.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualification experience in PE-backed or international businesses.
• Proven experience leading large multi-entity groups (30+ entities).
• Strong IFRS reporting and business combination accounting (M&A).
• Experience leading international finance teams with regional controllers.
• Experience driving process improvement and audit readiness in PE environments.
• NetSuite super user with strong reporting capabilities.
• Stakeholder management with auditors, advisers and investors.
• Exposure to offshoring/shared services or global finance transformation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead group finance for a global PE-backed business across ~40 entities with international scope.
• Own the group consolidation process and IFRS reporting timeliness.
• Serve as primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, and external stakeholders.
• Own technical accounting areas including business combinations and intercompany structures.
• Oversee tax and treasury operations, cash management, and global funding.
• Direct line management of the Group Finance team and regional Controllers.
• Drive month-end, year-end, audit, and reporting process improvements.
• Strengthen intercompany, FX, and global transaction controls.
• Maximise NetSuite reporting capability and data integrity.
• Support board and investor reporting through to exit.

Skills

IFRS reporting

M&A experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Audit readiness

Process improvement

Global finance

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Finatal is seeking a high-calibre Group Financial Controller to lead the global finance function across c.40+ entities, reporting to the CFO, and driving consolidation, controls and IFRS reporting in a PE-backed, acquisitive technology services group.

Based in London with a hybrid model, you will oversee a large international team, manage intercompany structures, treasury and tax, and partner with auditors and investors through to exit.