Group Financial Controller

Career Moves are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a high-growth, award-winning fintech business at a pivotal stage of its journey. Following a period of transformation, the business is investing significantly in its people, processes and technology to build a scalable platform for future growth.Reporting directly to the COO and Board, this is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Group Financial Controller to take on a highly visible leadership role, combining hands-on financial stewardship with the chance to enhance systems and controls, support strategic decision-making, and play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth for an expanding international business.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who enjoys operating in a growing, evolving environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTake end-to-end ownership of the finance function, operating with limited supervision and providing clear, credible advice to the boardLead the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled financial reportingOwn the management-accounts pack, strengthen variance analysis and present financial performance, risks and recommendationsEnhance the control environment, including safeguarding, FCA-related reporting responsibilities and oversight of derivatives accountingLead external audit preparation and support the transition to a new audit providerReview and improve finance policies, processes, systems and documentation, with a focus on automation, integration and scalabilityDevelop budgeting, forecasting and FP&A capability as the business growsLead, protect and develop a small finance team, raising standards while maintaining stability and engagementPartner with Operations, IT, Treasury, Compliance, People and Commercial colleagues to support the target operating modelSupport regulatory and commercial expansion, including potential future licence applicationsAssume broader Treasury responsibilities as the structure evolves, subject to experienceCandidate RequirementsACA/CA qualified or equivalent5+ years post-qualified financial control experience.Trained within a leading audit or accountancy practice.Understanding of safeguarding requirements, client money regulations and/or foreign exchange operationsStrong technical accounting, reporting and controls expertise covering FCA and Safeguarding environmentsTrack record of systems improvement, finance transformation or process optimisation.Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and boards.Previous team leadership and people management experience.Apply now