Group Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a high-calibre Group Financial Controller to join their London finance team. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial controls, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with global tax obligations. The ideal candidate will possess an ACA/CA qualification and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, this opportunity not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact across the global business. If you're driven and ready to take your career to the next level, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Seeking ACA/CA qualified finance professionals with experience in reporting, tax, and treasury.
• Experience in retail or consumer sector is valuable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controls and manage a finance team of 5.
• Ensure compliance with global tax obligations and develop long-term tax strategies.
• Lead financial transformation initiatives within group finance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Treasury Management

Financial Controls

Team Management

Education

ACA/CA Qualification

Job description

Our client is a hugely successful, international consumer brand, now seeking a high-calibre Group Financial Controller to join their London-based finance team. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role across the global business. The position is based at a desirable central London location and offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all financial controls, maintaining and developing them as needed to support business growth and investment.
2. Manage a finance team of approximately 5 staff members.
3. Manage the treasury team and all cash flow responsibilities.
4. Oversee the tax team and ensure compliance with global tax obligations; handle tax reporting and liaise with internal and external tax advisors.
5. Develop long-term tax strategies and manage transfer pricing.
6. Own and develop all group accounting policies across the international business.
7. Drive accurate year-end and half-yearly reporting, oversee the audit process, and manage external audit relationships.
8. Lead ongoing financial transformation initiatives related to processes and systems within group finance.

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking bright and driven finance professionals, most likely possessing an ACA/CA qualification gained within a top-tier practice environment. Relevant post-qualification experience in reporting, tax, and treasury would be ideal; however, candidates moving directly from a practice background are also encouraged to apply.

Experience in the retail or consumer sector would be valuable but is not essential.

This role suits those who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can effectively build relationships across finance and non-finance teams.

Additional Information:

• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
• Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
• Salary: Bonus + Benefits
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Senior Management
• Location: City of London

Application details and further information can be found on the Robert Walters website.