The Group Financial Controller role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the financial operations of the UK business, including managing core functions such as management accounts, payroll, and accounts payable. With responsibility for developing a shared service strategy and transitioning client accounting functions, this position combines leadership, strategy, and operational excellence.

• Oversee the financial operations of the UK, including financial reporting. Ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided to the senior management team.
• Manage the functions – Management Accounts, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Cashiers, Sales Ledger.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Ensure the company adheres to all regulatory requirements and financial standards. Maintain a strong internal control environment and manage external audits. Reporting to the FCA for regulated entities.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support the company’s growth objectives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders internal and external.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure the stability and sustainability of the company. Implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and processes. Ensure efficient and effective financial operations across the group. Approve/Advise on changes to the Finance SAP ERP system and SAP Concur expenses – working closely with the SAP IT team.
• Design a transition plan for currently devolved client accounting functions, to take line management for these functions, and implement best practice policies and procedures.
• Design and a strategy for a shared service function for the back office of the business.
• Maintain the arrangements for the 80 Equity Partners – arrange capital, drawings, profit share, car loans, prepare Member Accounts.
• Member of the Business Services Board.
• Foster accountability and financial awareness across the firm.

• Proven experience in a senior financial management role.
• Strong technical financial accounting skills most likely a qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Excellent leadership and team development abilities.
• Experience with shared service functions and internal control environments.
• Excellent systems knowledge – SAP and Workday.
• Experience of transformation projects.