Group Financial Controller

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Charity in London is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the financial reporting cycle across a multi-entity Group. You will report to the FD, own monthly management accounts, group consolidation and budgeting while coordinating with auditors, banks and regulators.

You will manage a Bookkeeper and drive robust financial controls across UK and international subsidiaries, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA) with experience in multi-entity/multi-subsidiary environments.
• Experience preparing Group consolidated statutory accounts.
• Charity sector experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns.
• Review and reconcile balance sheets, including intercompany balances.
• Prepare annual budgets and Group consolidated statutory accounts.
• Manage and develop the Bookkeeper.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, regulators and other consultants.
• Maintain financial controls, systems and compliance across the Group.

Skills

Multi-entity accounting

Staff management

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA or ACCA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client is a well-established charity based in London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Group Financial Controller to join their Finance team.

Reporting to the FD, you'll own the full financial reporting cycle - monthly management accounts, Group consolidation, year-end statutory accounts and budgeting - across a multi-entity Group structure. You'll manage one Bookkeeper and act as the main point of contact for auditors, banks and regulators.

The role spans the Group's full corporate structure, including several UK and international subsidiaries, and requires someone comfortable navigating different accounting methods and systems, reconciling data from multiple sources and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders. Strong multi-entity/multi-subsidiary experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns
• Review and reconcile balance sheets, including intercompany balances
• Prepare annual budgets and Group consolidated statutory accounts
• Manage and develop the Bookkeeper
• Liaise with auditors, banks, regulators and other consultants
• Maintain financial controls, systems and compliance across the Group

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA or ACCA)
• Strong experience with multi-entity/multi-subsidiary accounts
• Experience preparing Group consolidated statutory accounts
• Charity sector experience preferred but not essential
• Xero experience
• Strong communication and staff management skills