Group Financial Controller
Global Multi-Asset Brokerage
Role Overview
The Group Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and control of all Group financial reporting across multiple regulated entities. Reporting to the CFO, this role provides robust financial governance, regulator-ready reporting, and a strong control environment to support decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Close
* Own month-end and year-end close across all entities
* Ensure accuracy of GL, intercompany, FX, accruals, and provisions
* Maintain consistent IFRS application and strengthen close processes
Reporting & Audit
* Deliver monthly management accounts and Group reporting packs
* Lead statutory accounts preparation and external audit coordination
* Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting outputs
Controls & Reconciliations
* Oversee bank, balance sheet, client money, and PSP reconciliations
* Ensure timely resolution of breaks and control issues
* Maintain and enhance internal control framework
Regulatory Reporting (Multi-Entity)
* Own finance input into all regulatory returns across regulated entities
* Ensure alignment between regulatory, statutory, and management reporting
* Act as key finance interface with Compliance and Risk
* Support regulatory queries on capital, liquidity, and client money
UK CASS Oversight
* Provide financial oversight of CASS reconciliations and processes
* Review finance inputs into CASS reporting and ensure accuracy
* Support audits, resolve issues, and escalate breaches appropriately
* Strengthen governance and control framework (in coordination with Compliance)
Treasury & Cash
* Oversee daily cash management and payment controls
* Support liquidity monitoring and treasury operations
* Escalate funding or segregation issues to CFO
Budgeting & Team Leadership
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes
* Analyse variances and enforce cost discipline
* Lead and develop finance teams across Group entities
Candidate Profile
Experience
* Senior Financial Controller or Group Accounting leadership background
* Multi-entity consolidation experience essential
* Financial services / regulated environment strongly preferred
Technical
* Strong IFRS and statutory reporting expertise
* Experience in financial close, audit, and controls
* Understanding of regulatory reporting and CASS desirable
Style
* Detail-driven, structured, and execution-focused
* Strong escalation and risk awareness
* Comfortable in fast-paced, regulated environments