At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.
We are currently looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller to lead our finance team.
About the role
The Group Financial Controller is responsible for leading the Finance team and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the Group. The role oversees all aspects of financial control, statutory and management reporting, compliance, taxation, treasury and financial operations for both the UK businesses and the Group's international subsidiaries.
This position supports the CFO in shaping the financial strategy of the business and plays a key role in embedding a finance business‑partnering culture across scientific & engineering consultancy, software, equipment design divisions plus the owned Howbery Park business park. The role is central to maintaining a strong control environment, improving financial processes and enabling the Group to operate with clarity, efficiency and commercial focus.
Key responsibilities
* Financial Reporting & Control
* Audit, Governance & Compliance
* Taxation
* Treasury & Cash Management
* Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
* International Subsidiaries
* Team Leadership & Development
* Commercial Support & Business Partnering
About you
* CCAB (ACA/ICAS/ACCA or equivalent) or CIMA qualified accountant.
* Strong knowledge of UK GAAP.
* Proven experience in a commercial, service‑based environment.
* Strong balance sheet discipline with experience in project accounting and financial controls.
* Demonstrable commercial acumen and ability to provide value‑adding financial insight.
* Advanced Excel skills and strong capability extracting and analysing information.
Desirable Skills and experience
* Experience working in an international group structure.
* Sector experience in engineering, scientific and/ or consulting organisations
* Experience improving financial systems and management information
* Familiarity with UK GAAP and multi‑entity consolidations.
What Success looks like
* Timely, accurate and well‑controlled financial reporting.
* A skilled, motivated finance team.
* Continuous improvements in financial processes and controls.
* Clear, insightful reporting that enhances commercial decision‑making
* Strong international financial governance
* Effective cashflow and FX management
* Finance embedded as a trusted business partner across the organisation
Benefits and compensation
* Salary range: £85,000 to £95,000 depending on experience.
* Closing date for applications: 19th June 2026.
* Check out our exceptional benefits at hrwallingford.com/careers.
Equal employment opportunity statement
HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.
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