Senior Financial Controller

Chambers London Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambers London Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to assume end-to-end accounting for market entities and align reporting with IFRS/SOX standards. You will partner with senior stakeholders, ensuring robust controls and timely financial closings.

The role leads the R2R cycle, oversees external auditors, and manages tax/VAT compliance through service providers, while mentoring a team of Financial Controllers and Assistant Controllers.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting for market entities, ensuring robust controls and timely reporting.
• Lead statutory and management reporting in line with IFRS and SOX controls.
• Partner with FDs, Business Partners, and Group Finance for technical accounting support.
• Own the R2R cycle, manage external auditors, and oversee tax/VAT compliance with service providers.
• Supervise and develop Financial Controllers and Assistant Controllers to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial control

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Audit & compliance

Process improvement

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Chambers London are pleased to be working with a international leader of consumer goods. These iconic, best-in-class brands have a presence across European countries, the group is focused on organic growth and acquiring more businesses in the future.

Job Purpose

Accountable for the end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal and management entities. You will act as a key partner to the FDs and senior stakeholders, providing technical insight, robust controls, and accounting leadership to ensure critical reporting deadlines are met with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control: Primary lead for a £1Bn area, providing full oversight of Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow statements.
• Reporting & Compliance: Lead Statutory and Management reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, SOX controls, and internal governance.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with FDs, Business Partners, and Group Finance to provide technical accounting support.
• Process & Audit: Own the R2R cycle, manage the relationship with external auditors, and oversee Outsource Service Providers for tax and VAT compliance.
• Leadership: Supervise and develop a team of Financial Controllers and Assistant Controllers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualified ACA, ACCA with at least 5 years pqe