Group Financial Controller – International Governance & Reporting

EMEA Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment seeks a Group Financial Controller – International Governance & Reporting for an international group based in central London. You will own day-to-day accounting for UK entities and report to the Managing Director with a strong focus on statutory reporting, IFRS/UK GAAP compliance and audit coordination.

You will lead external audits, drive group consolidations and Pillar Two compliance, support ERP SAP implementation, and work with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, hands-on

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Accounting, Reporting, or Audit.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Knowledge of IFRS 10.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements.
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP strongly preferred).
• Comfortable working independently and with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's financial reporting and statutory compliance for the UK consolidating entity across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Manage the year-end statutory audit, acting as the key contact for external auditors.
• Oversee Group consolidations, governance, transfer pricing and Pillar Two compliance.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Drive improvements to financial reporting processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Support the implementation of ERP system.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, providing technical accounting expertise and financial insight.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues and help shape the Group's finance and governance framework within a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Accounting

Statutory reporting

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Tools

SAP

Job description

An international group is looking for a Group Financial Controller – International Governance & Reporting to own the day-to-day accounting for its UK entities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on, standalone role focused on accurate financial records, statutory reporting, SAP support, and audit coordination.

This role is based central London.

Key Responsibilities of the Group Financial Controller:

• Lead the Group's financial reporting and statutory compliance for the UK consolidating entity across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Manage the year-end statutory audit, acting as the key contact for external auditors.
• Oversee Group consolidations, governance, transfer pricing and Pillar Two compliance.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Drive improvements to financial reporting processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Support the implementation of ERP system.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, providing technical accounting expertise and financial insight.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues and help shape the Group's finance and governance framework within a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

• 10+ years’ experience in Accounting, Reporting, or Audit
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS
• Knowledge of IFRS 10
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP strongly preferred)
• Comfortable working independently and with senior stakeholders

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.