Group Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant; Harlow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Financial Controller based in Harlow, UK. The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing finance team, oversee financial management across international entities, and enhance operational efficiency during a period of rapid growth. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with a strong background in international finance, ideally in a fast-paced industry. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in international finance and multi-currency consolidations.
• Experience in fast-paced growth environments, ideally FMCG or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team across multiple territories.
• Oversee month-end consolidated reporting and Board pack delivery.
• Manage international financial operations including cashflow and working capital.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Financial management

Audit and internal controls

Stakeholder communication

ERP and Excel proficiency

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Salary/Rate: Competitive salary and benefits

Are you a technically strong, hands-on finance leader looking to make a real impact in a fast-growing international business?

We are seeking a Group Financial Controller to join our client based on the Essex / Herts border - a dynamic, entrepreneurial organisation with major global presence.

As the number two in Group Finance, you will lead the financial management and governance across multiple international entities, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in transforming the finance function during a period of rapid growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team across multiple territories
• Own the full Group month-end, consolidated reporting, and Board pack delivery
• Oversee international financial management including FX, cashflow, working capital and capex
• Lead global audit processes, statutory reporting, VAT and transfer pricing compliance
• Strengthen and document financial controls, risk management, and accounting governance
• Drive ERP and system improvements to enhance data accuracy and efficiency
• Partner with IT, commercial, supply chain and operations on business initiatives
• Manage banking and insurance relationships to support the Group’s growth strategy

What You’ll Bring

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles
• Strong background in international group structures and multi-currency consolidations
• Track record in fast-paced growth environments — ideally FMCG, consumer goods, or manufacturing
• Expertise in audit, internal control and process improvement
• Advanced ERP and Excel capability
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at every level
• Resilient, adaptable and hands-on leadership style

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.