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Group Financial Controller
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Group Financial Controller | London | Private Equity | £110,000 - £135,000
You're an accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, but you also want a seat at the table when key business decisions are being made. If that sounds like you, this could be one of those rare opportunities that combines technical depth, commercial exposure, and genuine influence.
We're partnering with a highly successful international investment firm managing over $20bn of assets. With offices across Europe, Asia, and North America, the business continues to grow and is looking to hire a Group Financial Controller to become a key member of its London finance team.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance, you'll take ownership of the corporate finance function, leading reporting, controls, FP&A, regulatory compliance, and finance operations across an international group structure. You'll also play a central role in modernizing finance processes and driving greater use of automation and AI.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading consolidated management, statutory, and regulatory reporting for the corporate group
- Owning the monthly and quarterly reporting cycle, ensuring high quality and timely delivery
- Managing the annual budgeting and forecasting process
- Producing meaningful financial analysis and insight for senior stakeholders
- Acting as the principal contact for external auditors
- Overseeing FCA and other regulatory reporting requirements
- Managing finance systems, controls, and reconciliations
- Driving automation and AI initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Overseeing VAT reporting and supporting broader tax compliance processes
- Building strong relationships across the business and with external advisors
- Managing and developing junior team members and outsourced providers
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Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Around 5+ years' PQE
- Financial services experience is essential
- Strong experience in financial and management reporting
- Multi-jurisdiction consolidation experience
- NetSuite experience would be advantageous
- A commercially minded and naturally curious approach
- Someone who enjoys improving processes rather than simply maintaining them
The Type of Person Who Will Succeed
- You'll be someone who takes ownership naturally.
- You enjoy solving problems, challenging the status quo, and finding smarter ways of working.
- You're just as comfortable discussing technical accounting matters as you are presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders.
- Most importantly, you'll want to be part of an ambitious, entrepreneurial environment where high performance is valued, and good ideas are genuinely listened to.
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