Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international professional services firm is seeking a Group Financial Controller in Newport to enhance financial processes, reporting, compliance, and team development. As a finance leader, you'll play a pivotal role in a global environment, leading a team of over 20 while driving financial transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading financial control in a complex, multi-entity organisation.
• Qualified accountant with deep technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global financial control team of 20+ employees.
• Deliver timely, accurate internal and external reporting.
• Oversee regulatory and audit compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant

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Group Financial Controller, Newport, Wales

Client: Brewer Morris

Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Group Financial Controller | Professional Services | South West UK (Hybrid)

Are you a dynamic finance leader ready to make a strategic impact in a high-performing, people-first environment?

A leading international professional services firm is looking for a Group Financial Controller to join its growing finance leadership team. This is a pivotal role with global scope and direct influence over financial processes, reporting, compliance, and team development across multiple jurisdictions.

As the firm undergoes an exciting transformation, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the maturity and efficiency of core finance functions – from financial reporting and cash flow management to billing, payroll, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and develop a global financial control team of 20+ employees across management accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and cashiering.
• Deliver timely, accurate internal and external reporting, including statutory financial statements.
• Oversee regulatory and audit compliance, including the annual audit process.
• Drive the development of cash flow forecasting, scenario modelling, and reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to embed best practice across billing, collections, and broader finance operations.
• Contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives across the business.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience leading financial control in a complex, multi-entity organisation.
• Qualified accountant with deep technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking mindset – someone who thrives on challenge, growth, and continuous improvement.