Group Financial Controller

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European logistics group is seeking a Group Financial Controller in London, offering a salary of £90,000 - £100,000. The role involves overseeing financial reporting and compliance across multiple entities, requiring ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-growth organization backed by a prominent private equity firm.

Benefits

Bonus

25 days holiday

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with significant post-qualified experience.
• Experience in a Financial Controller role within a leveraged/PE-backed environment.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the group finance function.
• Lead the year-end close process and manage relationships with auditors.
• Deliver accurate group-level reporting under IFRS.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Accounting

Collaboration

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Group Financial Controller London (Hybrid 3 days in, 2 days remote) 90,000 – 100,000, bonus, 25 days hol, healthcare, enhanced pension PE Backed Logistics

Zachary Daniels are partnering with leading a European logistics group to appoint a new Group Financial Controller. Backed by a globally renowned private equity firm, the company is positioned for significant growth, with operations spanning the UK and Europe.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service and driving innovation, the group is entering an exciting phase of development. Recent investment is supporting ambitious plans for expansion, creating opportunities to grow its footprint in existing markets and explore new territories. This is a chance to play a key role in the finance function of a fast–paced, high–growth organisation.

This is a critical role with high visibility across the organisation. You'll work closely with the Group Finance Director and CFO to lead on all aspects of financial reporting, compliance and consolidation across multiple European entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the group finance function
• Lead the year–end close process and manage the relationship with external auditors
• Deliver accurate and timely group–level reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually) under IFRS
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements across the group
• Ensure tax, legal and financial regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
• Own and evolve internal controls and the group's risk and control matrix
• Develop and implement group accounting policies and control frameworks
• Support group restructures and lead on all aspects of acquisition accounting
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Lead, develop and mentor the group reporting team
• Stay ahead of IFRS changes and manage implementations
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across finance functions
• Travel to European cluster offices as required (no more than once per month)

What We're Looking For:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with significant post–qualified experience
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller role within a leveraged/PE–backed environment
• Strong technical accounting expertise, particularly around IFRS and consolidations
• Effective leader and collaborator, able to work cross–functionally and internationally
• Excellent communication skills – confident with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food or supply chain is beneficial but not essential
• A proactive mindset, high integrity, and a strong drive for excellence

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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