Group Financial Controller

Zachary Daniels; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth, PE-backed international logistics group is seeking an exceptional Interim Group Financial Controller to join their London-based finance function during a period of significant transformation and expansion. This role involves leading financial reporting, compliance, and consolidation across multiple European entities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise and proven experience in a Financial Controller role within a leveraged environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in a Financial Controller role.
• Proven experience in a leveraged/PE-backed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the year-end close process and manage external auditors.
• Deliver accurate group-level reporting under IFRS.
• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Accounting

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

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Base pay range

Interim Group Financial Controller (6 months) | London (Hybrid 3 days in, 2 days remote) | £100,000 - £120,000, bonus, 25 days hol, healthcare, enhanced pension | PE Backed Logistics

A high-growth, PE-backed international logistics group is seeking an exceptional Interim Group Financial Controller to join their London-based finance function during a period of significant transformation and expansion.

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:

• 'Hit the ground running' and 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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