UK Financial Controller, Consulting

Overview

In this role you will lead the Controllership for Consulting UK, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. You will manage month-end close, acquisitions integration, and provide analysis to support business decisions within a matrixed organization. You’ll oversee GAAP and regulatory reporting, engage with external auditors, and develop the team. This is a strategic leadership position that shapes financial governance and performance across the business.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• supportive leaders
• vibrant and inclusive culture
• career opportunities and advancement
• benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
• hybrid work with office presence

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end close for Consulting UK and oversee project-related accounting activities
• Lead preparation of all financial reporting under US GAAP and local statutory requirements
• Provide analytical support to accounting judgments and business decisions; assist with new accounting standards
• Manage stakeholders (FP&A, operations) and communicate policy or process changes and impacts
• Oversee external auditor relationships, audit timetable, deliverables, and management representations
• Ensure SOX compliance and timely remediation of control issues; maintain robust control environment
• Review Balance Sheet quarterly; approve judgements on provisions (WIP, VAT, employee liabilities)
• Mentor and develop the team; drive wider team initiatives
• Support due diligence, acquisition integration, system implementations, and capital expenditure assessments
• Contribute to global/regional strategies and governance across entities

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or similar discipline
• Qualified Accountant (ACA preferred; ACCA or ACMA)
• Significant controllership experience with leadership responsibilities in a large matrixed organization
• Experience with fiduciary management / OCIO / investment consulting (highly preferred)
• Ability to lead change in a transforming, acquisitive, matrixed organization
• Ability to streamline financial activities and standardize procedures
• Understanding of Oracle Financials: GL and Hyperion Essbase

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• change leadership
• Oracle Financials: GL
• Hyperion Essbase
• US GAAP reporting

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