Group Financial Controller

22nd October, 2026Group Financial Controller | London | Private Equity | 110,000 - 135,000 You're an accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, but you also want a seat at the table when key business decisions are being made.

If that sounds like you, this could be one of those rare opportunities that combines technical depth, commercial exposure and genuine influence. We're partnering with a highly successful international investment firm managing over $20bn of assets.

With offices across Europe, Asia and North America, the business continues to grow and is looking to hire a Group Financial Controller to become a key member of its London finance team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance, you'll take ownership of the corporate finance function, leading reporting, controls, FP&A, regulatory compliance and finance operations across an international group structure.

You'll also play a central role in modernising finance processes and driving greater use of automation and AI.What you'll be doingLeading consolidated management, statutory and regulatory reporting for the corporate groupOwning the monthly and quarterly reporting cycle, ensuring high quality and timely deliveryManaging the annual budgeting and forecasting processProducing meaningful financial analysis and insight for senior stakeholdersActing as the principal contact for external auditorsOverseeing FCA and other regulatory reporting requirementsManaging finance systems, controls and reconciliationsDriving automation and AI initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracyOverseeing VAT reporting and supporting broader tax compliance processesBuilding strong relationships across the business and with external advisersManaging and developing junior team members and outsourced providersWhat we're looking forACA or ACCA qualifiedAround 5+ years' PQEFinancial services experience is essentialStrong experience in financial and management reportingMulti jurisdiction consolidation experienceNetSuite experience would be advantageousA commercially minded and naturally curious approachSomeone who enjoys improving processes rather than simply maintaining themThe type of person who will succeeds:You'll be someone who takes ownership naturally.

You enjoy solving problems, challenging the status quo and finding smarter ways of working. You're just as comfortable discussing technical accounting matters as you are presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders.

Most importantly, you'll want to be part of an ambitious, entrepreneurial environment where high performance is valued and good ideas are genuinely listened to.

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