The Role
Gleeson Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to join a growing professional services business based in London. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing the group's financial control function while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
In addition to core Group Financial Controller responsibilities, the role will play a key part in driving finance transformation, including the implementation of new finance systems and improving financial insight across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
Full responsibility for the group's financial control function, ensuring robust financial governance and controls
Ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
Preparation and review of management accounts, board packs and statutory accounts
Lead year-end audit process and manage external auditors and advisors
Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax and regulatory requirements
Systems & Process Improvement
Lead the implementation of new finance systems and tools (ERP, reporting and forecasting solutions)
Review and improve finance processes to drive efficiency, scalability and data accuracy
Act as a key finance transformation lead as the business continues to grow
Business Partnering & Commercial Support
Partner with senior non-financial stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challenge
Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
Translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for operational and commercial teams
Support pricing, profitability analysis and business case development
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing finance team
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability within finance
About You
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within professional services or a similar environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated experience delivering finance system implementations or major process change
Commercially astute with the ability to influence and partner effectively with non-financial stakeholders
Confident communicator, comfortable operating at senior leadership and board level
- Degree in accountancy, economics or business.
Why Join?
A key leadership role in a growing, ambitious professional services business
Opportunity to shape the finance function and drive meaningful change
Exposure to senior decision-makers and strategic initiatives
Competitive salary, benefits package and flexible working
Keen to hear more about this Group Financial Controller position? Please apply through this advert.
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