Group Financial Controller

Equifind; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fintech recruitment firm is looking for a Group Financial Controller for a dynamic role in London. You will manage daily UK team operations and prepare financial statements while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers £650 – £800 per day and requires office attendance four days a week.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years PQE in financial roles.
• Experience managing teams is essential.
• Experience with multiple reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily UK team operations including cash management and VAT returns.
• Liaise for group consolidation and statutory audits.
• Prepare financial statements and budgets.

Skills

Strong communication

Excel skills

Team management

Reporting under FRS102

Experience in fintech

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Equifind has partnered with a global fintech firm to find a Group Financial Controller to join the team in London. This role is for a three to six month assignment starting immediately.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the operational daily duties for the UK team which includes cash management, VAT returns, HMRC reporting, intercompany billing, and payments
• Be responsible for the statutory audits and liaise with other entities for the group consolidation
• Prepare the financial statements for the group
• Responsible for all UK tax compliance with respect to VAT, corporation tax and other required fillings
• Prepare the London branch budgets and forecasts for the year
• Take a lead role in projects relating to new system implementation for the business
• Design and implement a robust financial framework to support and automate financial reporting and Management information
• Own the preparation of the annual report, monthly consolidated financial statements and monthly board packs
• Manage the regulatory reporting across a number of different branches and regulators
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Ad hoc projects as and when requested by senior management

Experience & Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 8-12 years PQE
• Experience of reporting under FRS102 and IFRS is beneficial
• Experience of fintech or financial services
• Experience of managing teams is a must
• Experience of multiple reporting systems
• Strong communication & excel skills

About the business

The business is a strong player in the fintech space and has grown considerably over the past five years. You will be involved in a very dynamic business that will provide you with a varied role.

With offices all over the world you will be joining an international business that is at the forefront of its sector. The finance team has over 25 so you will interact with many on a daily basis, where strong communication will be key.

For this role, you will lead and work closely with a team of financial accountants and be the right hand of the CFO, assisting with the month end reporting, in addition to any ad hoc projects that come up. This will be a full-on opportunity that isn't for someone looking for an easy ride.

You will be required to be office-based four days per week with Fridays being WFH. This is to drive the team and get maximum results, so you must enjoy being in a busy office environment.

Rate / Salary

£650 – £800 per day depending on background and experience.

Additional details

Interviewing at once; candidates available immediately or on one week’s notice are preferred.