Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international professional services firm is seeking a dynamic Group Financial Controller to enhance financial processes across multiple jurisdictions. In this pivotal hybrid role, you will lead a global finance team, ensuring compliance and driving finance transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership and accounting expertise in a complex, multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading financial control in a complex, multi-entity organisation.
• Deep technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong leadership capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global financial control team of 20+ employees.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee regulatory and audit compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Group Financial Controller | Professional Services | South West UK (Hybrid)

Are you a dynamic finance leader ready to make a strategic impact in a high-performing, people-first environment?

A leading international professional services firm is looking for a Group Financial Controller to join its growing finance leadership team. This is a pivotal role with global scope and direct influence over financial processes, reporting, compliance, and team development across multiple jurisdictions.

As the firm undergoes an exciting transformation, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the maturity and efficiency of core finance functions – from financial reporting and cash flow management to billing, payroll, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and develop a global financial control team of 20+ employees across management accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and cashiering.
• Deliver timely, accurate internal and external reporting, including statutory financial statements.
• Oversee regulatory and audit compliance, including the annual audit process.
• Drive the development of cash flow forecasting, scenario modelling, and reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to embed best practice across billing, collections, and broader finance operations.
• Contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives across the business.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience leading financial control in a complex, multi-entity organisation.
• Qualified accountant with deep technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking mindset – someone who thrives on challenge, growth, and continuous improvement.