Group Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-scaling international group as a Group Financial Controller, taking charge of consolidated reporting and statutory compliance. This strategic leadership role offers visibility at board level and the chance to mentor a finance team while driving improvements in financial control across the organization.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company phone and laptop provided

Attractive pension contributions

Private healthcare

Hybrid working with flexibility

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in group reporting and financial control in a complex environment.
• Management of audits and statutory reporting across multi-entity structures.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting.
• Manage consolidated accounts for multiple UK and overseas entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and statutory obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Control

Technical Accounting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ACA Qualified

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to join a fast-scaling, multi-entity international business. You'll lead group reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls, while supporting future growth and development across the group structure.

Client Details

Our exclusive client is an international group with a significant UK footprint and a strong track record of expansion. Operating across multiple divisions and regions, the business has grown substantially in recent years. With further investment and transformation planned, the company is commercially ambitious, people-oriented, and committed to operational excellence. The head office is based in North Kent, and supports a group structure encompassing both UK and overseas entities.

Description

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the Group Financial Controller will take full responsibility for consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, audit, and internal financial controls across the business. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with visibility at board level.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting
• Managing consolidated accounts for multiple UK and overseas entities
• Ensuring full compliance with IFRS/GAAP and all relevant statutory obligations
• Driving financial control improvements and supporting systems development
• Managing the external audit process and acting as the key audit liaison
• Supporting working capital and cash flow forecasting at a group level
• Mentoring and developing the finance team with a focus on performance and collaboration
• Partnering with internal stakeholders across departments to align financial goals
  
  

Profile

A successful applicant for this Group Financial Controller role is likely to be ACA Qualified from a Top 10 firm, having gained some exposure to industry in a group finance capacity.

Additionally You Must Have

• Strong experience in group reporting and financial control in a complex environment
• Proven background managing audits and statutory reporting across multi-entity structures
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP)
• Systems-oriented with experience improving finance processes and controls
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative approach
• Excellent IT skills, able to pick up, role out and adapt systems.
  
  

Job Offer

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary: £100,000 - £120,000
• Car allowance
• Company phone and laptop provided
• Attractive pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working with flexibility on work pattern, as dictated by business needs (you must be within a commutable distance of North Kent)
• Leadership role in a business investing for continued expansion
• Opportunity to influence group-level decision making and process design
• Long-term development and progression opportunities