UK Financial Controller, Consulting

Overview

In this role you lead the Financial Controllership for the Consulting UK business from London, driving accurate monthly/quarterly close, governance of controls, and advisory support for decision-making. You’ll oversee local GAAP and statutory reporting, liaise with external auditors, and mentor the UK controllership team. You will shape accounting policies, implement new standards, and drive efficiency in a complex, acquisitive, matrixed environment. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear impact on financial integrity and business partnering.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• supportive leaders
• inclusive culture
• career opportunities
• benefits and rewards to enhance well-being

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and project-related accounting for Consulting UK
• Lead US GAAP and local statutory/reporting, ensuring SOX compliance
• Provide analysis to support accounting judgments and business decisions
• Manage external auditors and audit timetable, including reporting to Audit Committee
• Monitor and improve internal controls and policy adherence, including SOX remediation
• Ensure accurate balance sheet at quarter-end with judgments approved by local management
• Mentor and develop the controllership team and support wider initiatives
• Support due diligence, acquisition integration, system implementations, and capital expenditure reviews

Key requirements

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

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• US GAAP
• SOX compliance
• Oracle Financials GL

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