Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller | West End, LondonAn established and highly successful corporate finance business is looking to appoint a hands on Group Financial Controller following the planned retirement of its long standing incumbent of over a decade.Reporting to the CEO and senior management team, this is a key role taking ownership of the finance function, overseeing a small team and supporting the business across financial reporting, regulatory compliance and commercial decision-making.Previous experience at a similar level within an FCA regulated financial services business is essential, ideally within corporate finance. Salary & BenefitsCirca £120,000 basic salaryUp to 50% discretionary bonusEnhanced pensionPrivate healthcare25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid workingHours: 8:30am – 6pm, Monday to FridayThe RolePrepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reporting packsLead budgeting, cash flow management and regular forecastingManage payroll and year-end returns, including complex commission arrangementsPrepare and submit VAT returns and FCA regulatory returns, including the annual ICAARA reportOversee and develop two junior members of the finance teamManage annual audit processes and coordinate tax return preparationOversee bank reconciliations and approve bank paymentsChair the New Business Committee and manage project codes and cost recovery processesPrepare monthly profit sharing calculations and quarterly anti-bribery reportsDeliver the annual strategy presentation and complete ad hoc financial reportingEnsure accurate financial controls, reporting and compliance across the businessAbout YouAt least two years’ experience in a Group Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance roleEssential experience within an FCA regulated financial services businessStrong technical accounting, financial reporting and regulatory compliance experienceExperience managing budgets, cash flow, payroll and complex commission structuresConfident overseeing and developing junior finance team membersStrong systems skills, with experience using Sage Line 50 and the ability to adapt to other accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks or IntacctCommercially minded, hands-on and comfortable working closely with senior leadershipThis is an opportunity to take ownership of group finance within an established corporate finance business, with a broad remit spanning financial control, regulatory reporting, team oversight and strategic support.