Group Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consumer brand is seeking a highly skilled Group Financial Controller for their London team. This pivotal role involves managing financial controls, tax compliance, and overseeing a finance team while driving financial transformation initiatives. Candidates should possess ACA/CA qualifications and relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/CA qualified, preferably from a top-tier practice.
• Relevant experience in reporting, tax, and treasury.
• Experience in retail/consumer sector is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial controls and manage financial team.
• Manage cash flow responsibilities and tax compliance.
• Drive financial transformation processes across the organization.

Skills

Financial controls

Tax compliance

Treasury management

Reporting

Relationship building

Education

ACA/CA qualification

Job description

Our client is a hugely successful, international consumer brand - now seeking a high calibre Group Financial Controller, to join their London based finance teamReporting directly to Senior leadership this is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role across the global business.The position is based at a desirable central London location and offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Within the role you will be asked to oversee the group finance team and manage various critical business areas

Key responsibilities will include the following:

Oversight of all financial controls - their maintenance and development where needed, as the business continues to grow and invest

Direct management of a finance team of c 5

Management of the treasury team and all cash flow responsibilities

Oversee the tax team and global tax compliance obligations; tax reporting; liaise with both internal and external tax advisors

Development of long term tax strategy; manage transfer pricing

Own and develop all group accounting policies across the international business

Drive all accurate year end and half year end reporting and oversea the audit process and external audit relationships

Drive ongoing financial transformation across processes and systems relating to group finance.

We are seeking bright and driven finance professional - you will most likely possess an ACA/ CA qualification gained within a top tier practice environment. Relevant post qualified level experience as reporting, tax and treasury would be ideal however you could also be moving directly from a practice background.

Retail/ consumer sector experience would be valuable but not essential

The opportunity suits those who enjoy working within a fast paced, upbeat , collaborative environment and can effectively build relationships across both finance and non-finance teams.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller

Salary: bonus + bens

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller

Industry: Retail

Salary: bonus + bens

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 82SENU-FEF16F4C

Date posted: 21 May 2025

Consultant: Julie Peacock

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