Group Financial Controller

Sector:Professional Services
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£130,000 per annum
Town/City:Central London
County:Greater London
Job ref:611 S13
Post Date:13. 05. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is partnering with a growing consultancy group that is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead consolidated reporting, financial operations, and controls across its international business. With multiple service lines and an expanding global footprint, this is a key leadership role for an experienced finance professional with strong technical expertise and commercial acumen.

Role Overview:
The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing group-wide financial reporting, ensuring robust controls, and supporting strategic decision-making. Reporting to the CFO, this role will work closely with senior leadership to drive performance, improve systems, and maintain financial discipline across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee monthly consolidation and reporting of financial results across the group

  • Deliver timely and accurate management accounts, board reporting, and commentary

  • Lead the statutory reporting process, including year-end accounts and external audits

  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring financial governance across all operations

  • Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning at group level

  • Support international compliance, tax, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions

  • Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and automation

  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal teams

  • Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring high standards and operational efficiency

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong post-qualified experience

  • Proven experience in a group-level finance role within a consultancy or professional services environment

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and multi-entity consolidations

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders

  • Hands-on leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement

  • Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms

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