Group Financial Controller

Gleeds; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

26 days annual leave

Professional subscription

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Group Financial Controller in Bristol on a permanent, full-time basis with hybrid working from the Bristol office. You will lead a team of five management accountants and report to the Group Finance Director.

This role covers group consolidation (UK & global), compliance, policy development, EP accounts partnership, and delivery of finance projects. Strong management accounting, consolidation, and LLP/partnership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with international experience.
• Experience in group consolidation and multi-entity accounting.
• Exposure to LLP accounting and partnership accounting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group consolidation and management reporting across entities.
• Lead group accounting policies and compliance activities.
• Manage EP accounts and distribution, bonus calculations, and tax support.

Skills

Group consolidation

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Team leadership

ERP systems

Excel

UK & global accounts

Transfer pricing

Audit support

Education

ACA qualification

7+ years PQE

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Hyperion

NetSuite

Job description

Group Financial Controller - Bristol - England

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

About this opportunity

We're searching for a qualified senior finance professional to join our finance team in Bristol as Group Financial Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, global organisation and play a vital role in our group finance function. Working on a hybrid basis from our Bristol office, you'll manage a team of 5 management accountants and report into our group finance director.

You will have several key areas of responsibility:

• Financial accounting
• Group consolidation (UK & global accounts)
• Group compliance & policy
• Partnership (EP accounts)
• You will also be responsible for delivery & support of finance projects within your remit and across the wider group finance function.

Success in this role will require excellent technical management accounting skills, plus team management & system implementation experience. Your role will involve monthly & year end consolidations of global management accounts, so previous global consolidation experience is essential. LLP accounting experience is ideal, plus previous experience managing group accounts with multiple legal entities.

As Group Financial Controller you will be responsible for:

• Line Management & career development
• Group consolidation - including management of reporting timetables, processes, reconciliation, audit, knowledge sharing, master data control, supporting Group FP&A & treasury with management reporting & cash flows
• Group compliance - through preparation of various statutory accounts, and support of key audits/reviews in collaboration with external parties
• Group policies - including drafting implementing and updating group accounting policies, plus implementing new global transfer pricing policy
• Financial accounting - through oversite of UK financial accounting team, ensuring accuracy of all entries for month end posting and monthly UK balance sheet reviews ensuring recs are reviewed and in place
• Partnership - including oversight & management of EP accounts, preparation of distribution of EP packs, assistance & query response, bonus calculations, EP self assessment tax assistance inline with compliance deadlines, consulting external advisors, managing HMRC gateway and supporting subsidiary dividend declarations
• Projects - delivery of ad-hoc projects

As Group Financial Controller you'll receive:

• A competitive salary offering plus car allowance
• Private personal healthcare
• 26 days annual leave, with holiday buy / sell options
• Annual professional subscription payment
• A comprehensive benefits package including services, perks, discounts & support covering:
• Health, wellbeing, financial & lifestyle
• Ways of working
• Professional development & global opportunities
• Travel
• Referral bonuses
• Holiday and family leave
• Life assurance & pension

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of LLP accounting and prior exposure to partnership accounting
• Understanding of the interaction of financial and accounting transactions within the global, multi-entity, multi-currency group environment.
• Experience working in a global finance function including exposure to Group consolidation processes and systems e.g. Hyperion, NetSuite.
• Initiative to work in both a team environment and individually.
• Flexibility to adapt to change in a fast-paced.
• Experience managing and developing a team.Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Possess strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Accustomed to working with accounting systems/packages.
• IT literate including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant, preferably ACA Big 4 experience
• 7+ years post qualification experience
• Relevant undergraduate degree

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [e-mail]