Group Financial Controller

Goodman Masson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Private Equity firm in London is looking for a Group Financial Controller. This senior role involves overseeing financial reporting, improving processes, and managing a finance team. The ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and 5+ years of experience in complex finance environments. This role offers an opportunity to influence key business decisions within a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in complex multi-entity environments.
• Proven track record in process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly management reporting.
• Present analysis to senior stakeholders for decision-making.
• Manage and develop a growing finance team.
• Support strategic projects with financial modelling.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience

Strong background in financial and management reporting

Experience managing and developing teams

Proven ability to improve processes and implement systems

Comfortable engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders

Job description

Goodman Masson are partnered with a leading global Private Equity firm in the West End, seeking to appoint a Group Financial Controller into their high-performing finance function. This is a senior role with visibility to the Executive Committee and Board, offering the opportunity to shape financial reporting, strengthen controls, and act as a key business partner across the organisation.

This position is ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a role with genuine influence. You ll oversee core accounting and reporting while driving process improvements, guiding commercial decision-making, and mentoring a talented team. The firm offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that rewards initiative, invests heavily in its people, and provides clear opportunities for long-term career development.

Unfortunately, the company is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and quarterly management reporting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely delivery across multiple entities;
• Present meaningful analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders, supporting key decisions at Board and Executive level;
• Oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost planning for key corporate functions;
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks, embedding best practice across the group;
• Identify efficiencies and deliver improvements, leveraging automation and scalable systems where possible;
• Manage and develop a growing finance team, deputising for senior leadership when required;
• Partner with heads of department to monitor costs, evaluate initiatives, and ensure resources are deployed effectively;
• Support strategic projects and business planning with robust financial modelling and analysis.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience;
• Strong background in financial and management reporting within a complex, multi-entity environment;
• Experience managing and developing teams within finance;
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement systems to enhance reporting and controls;
• Comfortable engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience in both large corporates and entrepreneurial, fast-growth settings;
• Exposure to systems change, automation or financial transformation projects;
• Knowledge of treasury, FX or tax considerations at group level;
• Commercial acumen with the ability to provide financial insight for strategic initiatives.

Attributes

• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions;
• Gravitas and credibility to operate with senior leadership;
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic environment;
• Collaborative team player with a focus on delivering impact.