Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Salary: £120,000 - £130,000

Location: London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Controller to join a pioneering fintech organisation in London. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about simplifying financial processes and empowering people to make smarter choices with their money.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Controller to join a pioneering fintech organization. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about simplifying financial processes and empowering people to make smarter choices with their money.

The company is on a mission to put financial control at the fingertips of its users, providing them with seamless access to all their accounts, insightful analytics, and robust security features. As the business continues its rapid growth journey, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the finance function, leading high-profile projects such as exit readiness, and supporting international expansion.

With a supportive leadership team and a culture that values autonomy and expertise development, this is your chance to make a significant impact while enjoying exceptional workplace benefits and flexibility.

What you'll do:

As Group Financial Controller based in London, you will be entrusted with broad responsibilities that span technical accounting oversight, regulatory compliance management, stakeholder engagement, process optimisation, system implementation for international operations, risk mitigation strategies, fundraising support activities, and team mentorship.

Your day-to-day will involve ensuring robust controls are in place; delivering accurate consolidated reports; driving automation initiatives; integrating new processes seamlessly; supporting commercial objectives through insightful analysis; nurturing talent within your team; and fostering strong relationships both internally and externally.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the board, risk and audit subcommittees, banks, auditors, regulators, advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Establish a world-class accounting and reporting function by taking responsibility for an effective and highly automated financial control environment throughout all business entities.
• Preparation of annual reports and accounts, monthly consolidated financial statements, and comprehensive board packs to ensure timely and accurate financial information dissemination.
• Manage regulatory reporting commitments across various regions and regulators ensuring full compliance with all applicable financial regulations.
• Identify potential financial risks proactively and implement strategies to manage these risks in alignment with business objectives.
• Design, build, and implement advanced financial systems that support automation of reporting and management information as the group expands internationally.
• Lead integration of new processes and procedures efficiently within short timeframes while continuously seeking opportunities to simplify existing workflows.
• Promoting staff development initiatives that empower colleagues to progress in their careers.

What you bring:

To excel as Group Financial Controller you will bring substantial post-qualification experience backed by recognised accountancy credentials. Your background should include hands-on exposure to technical accounting under both IFRS and UK GAAP standards as well as practical involvement in people management.

You will have demonstrated success managing complex reporting obligations across multiple geographies while implementing scalable systems that underpin international expansion. Experience from fast-evolving industries such as fintech or payments will be particularly valuable here.

Your approach should reflect meticulous attention to detail paired with strong organisational skills, enabling you to deliver results even when faced with competing priorities or tight deadlines.

• ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience demonstrating consistent progression within finance roles.
• Proven track record at Financial Controller level encompassing people management responsibilities alongside core technical accounting under IFRS and UK GAAP frameworks.
• Experience converting FRS102 group accounts to IFRS standards is highly desirable for this position.
• Demonstrated ability managing multi-jurisdictional reporting requirements while building scalable systems that facilitate international business expansion.
• Expertise establishing new processes quickly as well as simplifying existing ones to enhance operational efficiency within maturing organisations.
• Relevant industry background in fintech, financial services or payments sectors, ideally gained within growth-stage companies facing rapid change.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proven ability presenting complex information clearly to varied audiences including non-finance stakeholders.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to transforming how individuals interact with their finances, placing user empowerment at the heart of every innovation.

Employees benefit from an inclusive culture where collaboration thrives alongside personal autonomy. The comprehensive benefits package reflects genuine care for staff wellbeing: from employee share options; free premium product subscriptions for yourself plus one loved one; global work abroad policies supporting flexible lifestyles; healthcare cash plans; life insurance; access to life coaching services; 24/7 GP availability; annual subscriptions for mental fitness apps like Calm & FIIT; discounted gym memberships; ride-to-work schemes; electric car incentives; shopping vouchers; season ticket loans; extra days off for special occasions such as birthdays or moving house and even six nights of night nanny support for new parents.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge where your expertise can shape the future of finance while enjoying unparalleled support for your own growth, this is your moment!

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