Interim Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Private Equity backed financial services group seeks an Interim Group Financial Controller to shape the financial infrastructure of a regulated business. This role involves designing financial controls, ensuring compliance, and developing a robust finance team from the ground up. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with experience in financial services, leadership skills, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated financial services environment (essential).
• Strong technical knowledge across IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.
• Proven track record of building or transforming finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement financial control processes and reporting systems.
• Deliver timely group consolidated management and statutory accounts.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, including FCA and PRA reporting obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

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Client:

Finatal

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: London / Hybrid

Ref: RB016

Type: Interim, Full-time

About the Business:

We are a fast-growing and ambitious Private equity backed financial services group with £5bn in assets under administration. As we scale our operations and prepare for the next phase of growth, we are building a best-in-class finance function from the ground up. We are now seeking a high-calibre Group Financial Controller to join our senior team and lead the development of robust financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.

The Opportunity:

This is a rare opportunity to join at a formative stage and shape the financial infrastructure of a regulated business. Working closely with the CFO, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and embedding financial control, governance, and compliance across the group. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and is excited by the opportunity to build from scratch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and lead all financial control processes, reporting systems, and internal governance from first principles
• Deliver timely and accurate group consolidated management and statutory accounts
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, including FCA and PRA reporting obligations
• Develop and implement a robust financial control environment, including SOX-style governance, policies, and reconciliations
• Build scalable finance processes to support business growth and complexity
• Partner with the CFO on strategic projects, capital planning, and funding initiatives
• Lead or support the build-out of the finance team and associated systems as the business grows
• Act as a key liaison with auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Experience in a regulated financial services environment (essential)
• Strong technical knowledge across IFRS and regulatory reporting standards
• Proven track record of building or transforming finance functions
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Comfortable in a high-growth, fast-paced, and evolving environment
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused