Group Financial Controller - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation is seeking a Group Financial Controller in Oxford to lead accounting and external reporting. The role involves managing a finance team, overseeing audits, and ensuring compliance. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with substantial experience in complex financial environments. This position includes a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Lots of freebies

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years PQE.
• Proven experience managing finance teams in a complex group.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, tax, and compliance.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and confidence to drive change.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small but talented finance team and lead on audits.
• Oversee statutory and FCA reporting.
• Support system improvements and new business opportunities.
• Shape best practice across the organisation.

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified finance leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for driving change? We’re working with an iconic and forward-thinking organisation in Oxfordshire to find a Group Financial Controller to take ownership of all transactional accounting and external reporting.

Role: Group Financial Controller aka Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Lead
Location: Nr Oxford / Hybrid c. 50% office / WFH
Salary: 70 - 85K - Great Bens, Pension and lots of freebies

Responsibilities

• In this hands-on leadership role, manage a small but talented team, lead on audits for two corporate groups, and ensure a robust control environment across complex group structures.
• Oversee statutory and FCA reporting.
• Support system improvements and advise on new business opportunities.
• Play a key role in shaping best practice across the organisation.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years PQE.
• Proven experience managing finance teams in a complex group.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, tax, and compliance.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and confidence to drive change.

If you’re ready to join a collaborative team where you can make an impact and help shape the future of a world-renowned estate, we’d love to hear from you. Interested? Please send your CV for a swift response.