Group Finance Controls Manager

Vista Global; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in business aviation is seeking a Senior Finance Professional to enhance financial controls and reporting processes. This role involves working in a dynamic environment to drive finance transformation initiatives across global subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in multinational finance settings, capable of leading complex projects and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in group finance and financial control.
• Background in complex, multinational environments.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a risk-based framework for balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the resolution of audit findings and monitor remediation plans.
• Develop an automated cashflow forecasting model.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Tagetik

Job description

Job Profile

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Senior Finance Professional to join our Group Finance function, playing a pivotal role in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes, and delivering key finance transformation initiatives. This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic, unstructured environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to take ownership and drive meaningful change across a global business.

Vista Global is a global leader in business aviation, operating a fast-paced, high-growth platform with a presence across Europe, the USA, and more than 70 global subsidiaries and associated entities.

Your Responsibilities

• Balance Sheet Controls & ReportingDesign and implement a risk-based framework for group balance sheet reconciliations across approximately 100 reporting units. Improve transparency and accountability through high-level dashboard reporting of reconciliation status, risks, and opportunities.
• Business Unit SupportPartner with key international businesses (e.g., Germany, India, US) to validate balance sheet positions and ensure robust financial control at the local level.
• Audit & Control RemediationLead the resolution of legacy audit and internal audit findings, focusing on high-risk areas such as journal entries and intercompany balances. Monitor and report progress on remediation plans.
• Process Analysis & ImprovementDocument and analyse core finance processes. Identify and recommend simplification, automation, and efficiency improvements to enhance the overall finance function.
• Cashflow ModellingCollaborate with the team to develop an automated cashflow forecasting model to support improved liquidity and working capital planning.
• Consolidation & Reporting SystemsWork closely with the Consolidation team and key stakeholders to enhance utilisation of the Tagetik consolidation system and ensure that reporting outputs are accurate, timely, and meet stakeholder needs.
• Finance Transformation ProjectsSupport the Group Finance Director on strategic initiatives, including:
• Rebuilding and optimising the consolidation process
• Validating foreign exchange accounting treatments
• Streamlining the month-end reporting timetable and process
• Leading various ad hoc finance projects across the Group
• Entity-Level Management ReportingTake the lead in implementing monthly management accounts for key trading units where reporting is currently quarterly, to drive improved business performance oversight.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant experience in group finance, financial control, and finance transformation.
• Background in complex, multinational environments with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and engage cross-functionally across borders.
• Strong experience with financial reporting systems; experience with Tagetik is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
• Confident communicator and collaborator, with experience working with senior stakeholders including overseas controllers, tax teams, and auditors.