Group Financial Controller

The Consultancy Group (London); Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations in a fast-paced tech business. The role involves managing a team, leading audits, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong technical accounting skills and at least 5 years of PQE. This full-time position is based in Central London.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in a similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of three, overseeing workloads and performance.
• Lead the Group’s annual audit and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Prepare financial reports for the Board and Executive team.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

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The Consultancy Group is working with a high-growth, fast-paced Tech business based in Central London. As Group Financial Controller, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health of the business. You’ll manage day-to-day financial operations, lead the annual group audit, monitor global cash flow, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

What You'll Do

• Manage and support a team of three (two Senior Management Accountants and a Finance Assistant), overseeing workloads, development, and performance.
• Lead the Group’s annual audit, including the soft close (Jan–Mar), minimizing post-year-end adjustments, and coordinating deliverables across departments.
• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly and quarterly management accounts and consolidated financial statements.
• Drive financial insight and performance analysis in collaboration with the FP&A team.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Receivable, Tax, Payroll, and other teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of month-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with the group’s platform capitalisation policy, working closely with Product, Engineering, and Data teams.
• Prepare financial reports for the Board and Executive team.

About you

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 5 years PQE in a similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly FRS 102.
• Proven experience leading audits and preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media, and Market Research

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