Group Financial Controller

Edenbrook; England; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday

Discounts on products

Company shares

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

A finance leadership firm is seeking an experienced individual for a senior finance role in the UK. This position involves leading the corporate finance function, ensuring compliance across UK and overseas entities, and managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in finance, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS. A comprehensive benefits package is included, with a competitive salary and a focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior finance role in the London market.
• Proven track record in delivering finance change projects.
• Experience accounting for a Lloyd’s Syndicate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate finance function across UK and overseas entities.
• Act as a key link between the organisation and wider group stakeholders.
• Drive compliance and process improvements.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Accounting standards knowledge

Financial reporting skills

Tools

SUN

Oracle GL

Job description

This range is provided by Edenbrook. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Edenbrook

This is a great opportunity for someone ready to step into a senior leadership role in finance and who enjoys driving change. You’ll thrive here if you’ve worked in the London market, led finance teams, and want to help shape how we work. If you’re confident with accounting standards, financial operations and stakeholder management – and excited to make a difference – this could be your next step.

A bit about the job

This role sits within the Finance Leadership team, reporting to the Head of Finance. You’ll lead both the corporate finance function across UK and overseas entities, as well as the finance operations team, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements. You’ll also act as a key link between the organisation and its wider group stakeholders, helping deliver change while maintaining business‑as‑usual.

Skills and experience required

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years in a senior finance role in the London market
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience with a proven track record in delivering finance change projects
• Expert knowledge of accounting standards, including UK GAAP and IFRS
• Skilled in financial reporting, data analysis and finance systems (SUN/Oracle GL desirable)
• Experience of accounting for a Lloyd’s Syndicate and associated corporate entities

What you’ll get for this role

We invest in our colleagues and offer a comprehensive reward package, including:

• Salary circa £110,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity of around 12% of annual salary, dependent on performance
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Discounts on a range of products and retailers
• Free company shares each year through a matching share plan and access to a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme
• Supportive policies, including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits tailored to you, including sustainability‑focused options
• Opportunities to make a difference through paid volunteering days
• A strong focus on wellbeing with access to a wide range of support and tools

Inclusion and flexible working

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about the role but aren’t sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including part‑time roles and job shares.

We offer flexibility in location, hours and working patterns to suit both the business and you. Most colleagues spend around 50% of their time in our offices each week, blending flexibility with in‑person collaboration.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Financial Services and Insurance