Head of Group Financial Control & Strategy

Michael Page; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

On-site in Cheltenham

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a senior Head of Group Financial Control for an FCA-regulated financial services business in Cheltenham. You will lead financial control, statutory reporting, governance and audit, and drive improvements across finance systems and processes while shaping the control environment as the Group grows.

You will manage a reporting team, ensure UK GAAP compliance, oversee external audits, tax and payroll reporting, and act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and Executive team on

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in senior financial control.
• Experience leading month-end, year-end closes and audits.
• Proven track record in FCA-regulated environments and governance.
• Strong commercial focus with ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, governance and statutory reporting for the Group.
• Direct month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities to deadlines.
• Oversee external audits, balance integrity and reconciliations.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and controls.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team for scalable growth.
• Advise CFO and Executive team on technical accounting and strategy, including M&A integration.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and regulatory obligations (FCA, HMRC, Companies House).

Skills

Financial control

Statutory reporting

Governance

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

M&A integration

Accounting standards

External audit

Risk management

Process improvement

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a senior Head of Group Financial Control for an FCA-regulated financial services business in Cheltenham. You will lead financial control, statutory reporting, governance and audit, and drive improvements across finance systems and processes while shaping the control environment as the Group grows.

You will manage a reporting team, ensure UK GAAP compliance, oversee external audits, tax and payroll reporting, and act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and Executive team on