Job Description
Equifind are supporting a growing financial services group based across London and Croydon, who are looking to bring on an experienced and hands-on Group Financial Controller.
This is a key hire within the business - someone to take full ownership of the month-end process, management reporting, statutory accounts, and support the leadership team with strong financial oversight.
You’ll be managing a small team and play a pivotal role in helping the business scale. This would suit someone confident in the detail, but also able to step back and see the bigger picture. It’s a broad and varied role - ideal for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and taking real ownership.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full ownership of the monthly close and management accounts
* Preparation of board packs and financial analysis for leadership
* Year-end reporting and liaison with auditors
* Managing a small finance team and helping support their development
* Overseeing cashflow, budgeting and forecasting
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial standards
* Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business
About You:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
* At least 2 years post-qualified experience
* Strong understanding of UK GAAP. US GAAP would also be advantageous
* Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience of month-end and year-end processes
* Comfortable leading a small team and mentoring junior staff
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and a strong communicator
* Comfortable working across multiple sites (Croydon & Central London)
Compensation:
* £80,000-£90,000 base salary
* Annual discretionary bonus
* Employer pension contributions
* 25 days’ holiday per year
* A range of insurance benefits and wellbeing initiatives
* Plus, a host of other great benefits!