An 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 & Benefits
- Up to 50% discretionary bonus
- Enhanced pension
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hours: 8:30am – 6pm, Monday to Friday
The Role
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reporting packs
- Lead budgeting, cash flow management and regular forecasting
- Manage payroll and year-end returns, including complex commission arrangements
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and FCA regulatory returns, including the annual ICAARA report
- Oversee and develop two junior members of the finance team
- Manage annual audit processes and coordinate tax return preparation
- Oversee bank reconciliations and approve bank payments
- Chair the New Business Committee and manage project codes and cost recovery processes
- Prepare monthly profit sharing calculations and quarterly anti-bribery reports
- Deliver the annual strategy presentation and complete ad hoc financial reporting
- Ensure accurate financial controls, reporting and compliance across the business
About You
- At least two years’ experience in a Group Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role
- Essential experience within an FCA regulated financial services business
- Strong technical accounting, financial reporting and regulatory compliance experience
- Experience managing budgets, cash flow, payroll and complex commission structures
- Confident overseeing and developing junior finance team members
- Strong systems skills, with experience using Sage Line 50 and the ability to adapt to other accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks or Intacct
- Commercially minded, hands-on and comfortable working closely with senior leadership
This 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.
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