Head of Finance / Financial Controller

BIE Executive; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within a global business services group seeks a Financial Controller to lead a finance team, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering strategic insights. You will play a key role in financial management, with opportunities for senior leadership exposure and remote working arrangements.

Benefits

Senior leadership exposure

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible remote working

Qualifications

• At least 6 years PQE in financial management.
• Proven track record in managing month-end close and business planning.
• Experience in multi-site, B2B environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the financial control environment.
• Oversee business planning, budgeting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Manage internal audits and tax compliance.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA)

Job description

Job Description

Confidential Opportunity: Financial Controller – Business Services Organisation

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Reference: [Confidential]

About the Company

A market-leading division of a global business services group (£1bn t/o) is seeking a talented Financial Controller for their UK&I Operations, and Business Partner for a £200m sub division.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal leadership role, supporting the Finance Director and leading a team of 10 finance professionals. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a robust control environment, ensuring compliance with Group, Regional, and external standards, and delivering insightful financial reporting and analysis to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Finance Director in all aspects of financial management for the division
• Lead and develop the financial control environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks and standards (including US GAAP and SOX)
• Oversee business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting and performance insights
• Manage internal and external audits, statutory accounts, and tax compliance
• Partner with senior business leaders and operational teams to support commercial decision-making and cashflow improvement
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Finance Managers and Contract Accountants

About You

• Qualified accountant, preferably ACA, with at least 6 years PQE
• Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting within a large, complex organisation
• Proven track record in managing month-end close, business planning, and financial controls
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Resilient, intellectually robust, and able to manage competing priorities
• Experience in multi-site, B2B environments preferred

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership exposure and the opportunity to deputise for the Finance Director
• Key member of a high-performing central finance team
• Opportunity to make a significant impact and progress to more senior roles within a global group
• Remote working with occasional travel as required

This is a confidential search. For further information or to express your interest, please submit your CV and a brief cover note via the application link.