Job Description
Hybrid (2–3 days in office) Group Financial Controller for International Company
Your new company
Hays is partnering with a long-established international consultancy to recruit an ambitious and proven Group Financial Controller. With operations spanning multiple regions and a workforce of several thousand specialists, the business continues to expand both in the UK and overseas.In this role, you’ll take responsibility for group-level accounting processes while providing leadership and structure to the UK financial control function. Based in their central Bristol office, you’ll be part of a collaborative finance team, managing two direct reports and offering guidance to a broader UK financial control team of four.Your new role
* Lead and develop the finance team, providing clear direction and accountability for UK financial control and Group accounting activities.
* Manage the full Group consolidation process, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and close collaboration with FP&A and Treasury to strengthen insight and cash-flow visibility.
* Oversee statutory compliance and external audits, acting as the main auditor contact and driving the implementation of Group accounting policies across the business.
* Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring a disciplined month-end process, accurate balance sheets, and high-quality reconciliations.
* Lead equity partner accounting, covering partner financials, distributions, bonuses, HMRC submissions and external advisor liaison, while supporting subsidiary dividend processes.
* Deliver strategic finance projects that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and support business growth alongside BAU leadership.
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience working in a global, multi-entity, multi-currency environment and proven group consolidation capability (ideally using Hyperion or NetSuite).
* Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
* Proven experience managing and developing teams, supported by strong attention to detail, sound judgement and clear communication.
* Strong IT capability, particularly advanced Excel.
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred), ideally Big 4 trained, with 7+ years’ PQE and a relevant undergraduate degree.
What you'll get in return
o Hybrid working arrangement 2–3 days in office
o Base salary £80,000–£90,000 plus company car and a superb benefits package
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4775567