Lucid Group
Group Financial Controller
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Permanent, Full-time
About Lucid Group
Lucid is a global healthcare communications partner built around a unique, integrated model: fusing scientific, behavioural, commercial and strategic expertise to unlock belief and drive confident action.
We work across the asset lifecycle and around the world, with therapeutic depth that spans specialties and an integrated, agile way of working that brings clarity, cohesion and momentum to every moment that matters. Whether shaping strategy, crafting narratives, or designing programs for real-world adoption, we reduce friction and help clients transform science into meaningful outcomes.
Job Purpose
Ensure robust financial control, compliance, and efficiency across the entire group.
- Oversee critical functions – including group audit, tax compliance, statutory reporting, consolidations, and financial integrations – to maintain the integrity of financial operations.
- Champion process improvements and technology implementation, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
- Safeguarding the group’s financial health and reporting accuracy while fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Direct reports:
- Group Finance Managers (x2)
Reports to:
- Group Finance Director
Location:
- Principally remote working
Key Responsibilities
Finance Operations Oversight
- Direct and support the management accounts team, ensuring robust processes, team coordination, and development.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities across the group, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Maintain responsibility for the accuracy of the general ledger, reconciliations, and internal reporting packs.
- Lead the monthly management accounts review process, preparing key insights and actions for the Group FD and Executive team.
Group Audit & Compliance
- Lead the annual group audit process and act as key liaison with external auditors.
- Maintain and strengthen the internal control framework across all business units.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
Tax Compliance (UK & International)
- Oversee UK and US corporate tax compliance.
- Coordinate with tax advisors and manage relationships with tax authorities.
- Ensure all legal entities meet their tax obligations on time.
Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation
- Support the monthly and annual group consolidation process.
- Prepare and oversee statutory accounts preparation for legal entities.
Transfer Pricing & Statutory Filings
- Maintain transfer pricing documentation and ensure arm’s length intercompany transactions.
- Oversee timely submission of statutory accounts, tax filings, and regulatory returns.
- Monitor changes in global accounting and tax legislation and update policies accordingly.
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Post-Acquisition Integration
- Support the integration of acquired businesses into the finance function.
- Align accounting policies and reporting processes across newly acquired entities.
- Support system integration and onboarding of local finance teams.
Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting.
- Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, such as financial close acceleration.
- Champion technology and AI tools for automation and smarter workflows.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Partner with FP&A and Commercial Finance on planning and analysis.
- Support and guide regional and global finance teams through change.
- Provide senior-level financial insight and deputise for the Group FD as needed.
Other Duties
- Carry out any other finance-related or ad hoc tasks as required.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience leading audits and group consolidations across global, multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
- Strong knowledge of UK and US tax compliance as well as IFRS, FRS 102, and US GAAP.
- Experience in a private equity-backed businesses, ideally in the Consulting sector.
- Demonstrated success leading finance transformation or systems change initiatives.
- Proficient with financial systems with experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central desirable.
- Advanced to expert Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong leadership and team management background.
- Effective communicator and collaborator across functions and regions.
KEY INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS AND STAKEHOLDERS
- Executive Leadership Team;
- Chief Financial Officer;
- Group Finance Director;
- US and UK Finance teams
- External Auditors and Tax Advisors
- Other internal departments (e.g. Delivery, People, IT)
Benefits Of Working With Us
Our culture is fundamental to the delivery of transformation. Harnessing the talent and ambitions of those we work with empowers us to deliver our magic. On top of this, our benefits include:
- Discretionary bonus scheme;
- Contributory pension with Lucid contribution up to 5% of basic salary (enrolment after 3 months of employment);
- Cycle to work scheme;
- 25 working days holiday, 1 Celebration Day of your choice, 4 Christmas closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum (pro-rata for part-time);
- Flexible holiday buy and sell scheme;
- Family friendly policies;
- Private family health and dental cover, including Employee Assistance Programme and a comprehensive employee rewards scheme;
- 4x basic salary life assurance cover;
- Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 company cover)
- Season Ticket Loans;
- Regular incentive schemes aligned to individual and team performance;
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR US TO BE LUCID?
At Lucid Group, we transform lives. Always. We believe in providing a culture of authenticity, where we can all be ourselves, make real connections, and enjoy the work that we do. Together.
We empower our people to embark on a journey of growth and advancement by offering meaningful learning and development opportunities.
Central to our ethos is our commitment to cultivating an environment that embraces and respects people of all backgrounds and identities, underpinned by a culture of conscious inclusion and support.
The Lucid values are not just mere words; they are the culmination of our collective efforts. Co-created by our people for our people, these values serve as our guiding principles, ensuring that every decision we make positively impacts the lives of the clients, patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues we serve.
- Compassionately Human: We think about the human impact of our actions
- Accountable Allies: We are the go-to strategic partners for our clients
- Invent with Intent: We create meaningful solutions to solve real problems
- Courageously Curious: We challenge ourselves to think disruptively
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience to everyone.
This commitment to inclusion is explicitly inclusive of race, colour, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.
Lucid was started with a core ideology rooted in a legacy of innovation and dedication. For the past 20 years we have successfully transformed healthcare communications for the better.
From our ambitious agency beginnings we have grown organically and through strategically aligned acquisition. We are currently based in 4 global locations, and our 500 worldwide colleagues are the trusted partners for 100s of top brands and client teams, big and small.
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