Group Financial Controller

EWI Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead accurate, timely financial reporting across a multi-entity group in London. You will own the consolidation process, oversee group reporting packs and provide insightful analysis of performance, cash flow and balance sheet movements.

You will manage year-end audits and statutory accounts, drive accounting policy improvements, oversee cash and working capital, support budgeting and forecasting, and partner with senior

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in a group, multi-site or complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS, consolidation accounting and statutory reporting.
• Experience leading audits and managing financial control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation process across a multi-entity group.
• Oversee group reporting packs and provide clear analysis of performance, cash flow and balance sheet movements.
• Manage year-end audit process and statutory accounts with external auditors.
• Drive improvements to accounting policies, controls, and procedures and support budgeting/forecasting cycles.

Skills

Excel

Audit experience

Forecasting & budgeting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

An experienced Group Financial Controller is sought to lead the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the group's financial control environment, ensuring robust processes, effective governance and compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements. You will oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation process, manage group reporting packs, and provide clear analysis of financial performance, cash flow and balance sheet movements.

Your responsibilities will include managing the year-end audit and relationship with external auditors, coordinating the preparation of statutory accounts, and ensuring all entities meet their reporting deadlines. You will review and improve accounting policies, controls and procedures, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce risk and strengthen financial governance. The role will also involve overseeing technical accounting matters, monitoring cash and working capital, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and providing reliable financial information to assist senior stakeholders with strategic decision-making.

You will be a qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience gained in a group, multi-site or similarly complex environment. A strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS, consolidation accounting and statutory reporting is essential, alongside proven experience of leading audits and managing financial control frameworks. You should be confident working with finance systems and advanced Excel, with the ability to interpret detailed information and communicate key findings clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. The successful candidate will be an organised, commercially minded and hands-on leader who can build effective relationships, develop high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement while maintaining accuracy and integrity.