Group Financial Controller

Marc Daniels; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international group is seeking a dynamic Group Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team. This key role provides an excellent opportunity to shape the finance function, focusing on financial control, reporting, tax, treasury, and governance across global businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience with group consolidation and reporting in a multi-currency environment.
• Exposure to M&A and group structuring preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with tax advisors and oversee tax compliance.
• Oversee banking structures and improve cash forecasting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP and consolidation systems

Job description

A fast-growing international group operating across multiple sectors is seeking a dynamic and experienced Group Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team. This is a key role supporting the Group CFO, with responsibility for financial control, reporting, tax, treasury, and corporate governance across a portfolio of global businesses.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to bring the discipline of professional services and large-scale finance functions into an evolving, entrepreneurial environment – with direct exposure to senior leadership and the chance to shape the future of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Group Controllership & Reporting

• Lead accurate and timely group consolidation and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Strengthen and streamline internal control processes
• Partner with FP&A on monthly management accounts and board reporting

Tax Management

• Manage relationships with tax advisors
• Oversee tax accounting, reporting, and compliance across all jurisdictions
• Review and manage transfer pricing and monitor the group’s effective tax rate

Treasury & Banking

• Oversee banking structures, mandates, and facility arrangements
• Improve cash and currency forecasting across the group
• Support compliance with covenant obligations and treasury targets
• Manage foreign exchange risk and trading

Corporate Structure & Governance

• Maintain an accurate understanding of legal entities and corporate filings
• Ensure company secretarial compliance globally
• Support group-level organisational changes, including M&A and restructures

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA), preferably with Big 4 or equivalent experience
• Strong background in group consolidation and reporting in a multi-currency environment
• Hands-on experience with ERP and consolidation systems
• Exposure to M&A and group structuring preferred
• Detail-oriented and well-organised, with strong analytical skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across time zones and cultures
• Pragmatic and solutions-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset

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