Group Financial Controller

Investigo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant who will oversee a centralized finance function, ensuring the integrity of financial operations. This dynamic role involves leadership, team development, and stakeholder engagement, driving a culture of innovation and excellence in financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and a proven track record in managing financial processes and teams. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and empowers its employees to achieve their best work in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with relevant industry experience in a control-led environment.
• Proven experience in process improvement and managing transactional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll activities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead accounts payable and treasury functions, ensuring timely processing.
• Manage audit engagements and coordinate tax compliance.

Skills

Financial Control

Leadership

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Audit Compliance

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Job description

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Senior Consultant at Investigo | Qualified Finance | Consumer, Retail & Hospitality Markets

£95,000 - £115,000 DOE + up to 35% bonus & great benefits

Central London - Hybrid x3 days pw

This position is responsible for overseeing a centralised finance function that delivers core financial operations—including payroll, reporting, and transaction processing—across the organisation. The role ensures the integrity of financial controls, provides strategic insights on risk, and supports the development of a high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Guide and align the shared services finance team with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance culture through mentoring, coaching, and development planning.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered.
• Promote a service-first mindset that puts operational needs at the center of financial support.
• Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in financial operations.
• Lead by example in upholding organizational values and team culture.
• Support the timely preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, working closely with commercial finance teams.
• Ensure rigorous review and reconciliation of balance sheet items, identifying potential risks and taking corrective action.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to proactively manage and optimize financial performance and reporting accuracy.

Transaction Processing

• Oversee all payroll activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Lead the accounts payable and treasury functions, including oversight of ledger accuracy, reconciliations, and payment workflows.
• Ensure secure and timely processing of financial transactions, including regulatory and statutory payments.
• Partner with planning teams to drive the budgeting and forecasting process, contributing key insights and ensuring robust outputs.
• Take ownership of cash flow and balance sheet forecasting activities, including short-term liquidity planning.
• Work with internal stakeholders to support capital planning, cost management, and working capital optimization.

Audit, Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Lead the preparation and filing of statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage audit engagements, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and delivery within agreed timelines.
• Oversee tax compliance and strategy, coordinating with advisors and internal teams to manage all corporate tax obligations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with both internal departments and external partners to deliver financial and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across various functions, including Legal, IT, Procurement, and Property.
• Build productive partnerships with key financial partners such as auditors, banks, software providers, and tax consultants.
• Continuously monitor the financial risk landscape, identifying areas of vulnerability and implementing preventative controls.
• Maintain robust internal controls across all finance operations, including approval processes and compliance frameworks.
• Champion financial governance and recommend policy updates as needed.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with relevant industry experience within a control-led environment.
• Proven experience of process improvement / change
• Managed transactional teams (AP/AR)
• Large business experience
• Strong technical background/ knowledge

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Restaurants and Hospitality

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