Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller, Creative Agency, London, £100-110,000We’re working with a well-established, global creative business operating across approximately 10 countries, supporting a diverse international client base.The business is looking to appoint a technically strong Group Financial Controller to oversee group financial reporting, strengthen financial controls and ensure consistency across its international entities.This is a key role within the finance function, offering responsibility for group consolidation, statutory reporting, financial governance and the continued development of accounting processes across a complex, multi-entity environment.Key responsibilitiesLead the monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.Oversee group consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries and resolution of intercompany differences.Manage month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations.Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and compliance with relevant accounting standards across international entities.Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate external audits across multiple jurisdictions.Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers.Oversee intercompany accounting, foreign currency transactions, revaluations and consolidation adjustments.Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, provisions and other complex accounting areas.Monitor compliance with statutory filing requirements, local accounting regulations and group reporting deadlines.Develop and maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures across the group.Support the implementation and standardisation of finance systems, reporting tools and accounting processes.Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of the group finance function.Lead and develop the financial control team, ensuring high standards of technical accuracy, accountability and delivery.About youACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a strong technical accounting background.Proven experience in a Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller or equivalent senior financial control role.Strong technical knowledge of group consolidation, statutory reporting and financial accounting.Experience working within a multi-entity, international group structure.Good understanding of foreign currency accounting, intercompany transactions and consolidation adjustments.Experience managing external audits and statutory accounts across multiple entities.Strong knowledge of financial controls, balance sheet integrity and month-end and year-end reporting.Familiarity with relevant accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems or ERP platforms.Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple reporting deadlines across different jurisdictions.A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with finance teams and external stakeholders internationally.Experience within a global creative, media, marketing or professional services business would be advantageous.The opportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for a technically focused finance professional to take ownership of group financial control within an established international business. The role offers broad exposure to complex multi-entity accounting, international reporting requirements and the opportunity to strengthen financial processes across a global organisation.