Group Financial Controller

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment is assisting a well-established global creative business to appoint a technically strong Group Financial Controller in London. The role oversees group consolidation, statutory reporting and the development of robust financial controls across multi-entity international entities.

You will lead monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting, manage external audits and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a strong technical accounting background.
• Experience as Group Financial Controller or similar senior financial control role.
• Experience in multi-entity, international group structures.
• Strong knowledge of group consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Excellent Excel and financial reporting system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting processes with accurate, timely information.
• Oversee group consolidation, intercompany reconciliation and elimination entries.
• Manage month-end and year-end close procedures maintaining GL integrity.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and standards across entities.
• Coordinate statutory accounts and external audits across jurisdictions.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and reporting procedures.
• Support implementation and standardisation of finance systems and tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity reporting

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We’re working with a well-established, global creative business operating across approximately 10 countries, supporting a diverse international client base.

The business is looking to appoint a technically strong Group Financial Controller to oversee group financial reporting, strengthen financial controls and ensure consistency across its international entities.

This is a key role within the finance function, offering responsibility for group consolidation, statutory reporting, financial governance and the continued development of accounting processes across a complex, multi-entity environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Oversee group consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries and resolution of intercompany differences.
• Manage month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and compliance with relevant accounting standards across international entities.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate external audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, foreign currency transactions, revaluations and consolidation adjustments.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, provisions and other complex accounting areas.
• Monitor compliance with statutory filing requirements, local accounting regulations and group reporting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures across the group.
• Support the implementation and standardisation of finance systems, reporting tools and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of the group finance function.
• Lead and develop the financial control team, ensuring high standards of technical accuracy, accountability and delivery.

About you

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a strong technical accounting background.
• Proven experience in a Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller or equivalent senior financial control role.
• Strong technical knowledge of group consolidation, statutory reporting and financial accounting.
• Experience working within a multi-entity, international group structure.
• Good understanding of foreign currency accounting, intercompany transactions and consolidation adjustments.
• Experience managing external audits and statutory accounts across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, balance sheet integrity and month-end and year-end reporting.
• Familiarity with relevant accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems or ERP platforms.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple reporting deadlines across different jurisdictions.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with finance teams and external stakeholders internationally.
• Experience within a global creative, media, marketing or professional services business would be advantageous.

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically focused finance professional to take ownership of group financial control within an established international business. The role offers broad exposure to complex multi-entity accounting, international reporting requirements and the opportunity to strengthen financial processes across a global organisation.