Financial Controller – Finance, controller, financial, accountant, group reporting, technical accounting, consolidations, Audit Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Controls, Entity Onboarding, Systems Harmonization, Process Improvement, Integration, M&A Support, Audit & Governance, Technical Accounting & Group Reporting, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, IFRS, US GAAP, CPA, IFRS 9, IFRS 16, IFRS 17, ERP, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, Financial Services, FinTech, Asset Management, Banking, Insurance - £350-£425 per day - Chesterfield
Our end user is seeking a technically astute, process-driven Financial Controller to lead the financial reporting and control environment. This is a pivotal role for a professional with strong technical accounting experience and a proven track record of integrating acquired entities into a centralized Group function.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CPA (Big 4 background is highly preferred).
- FS Sector Expertise: Direct experience within Financial Services (FinTech, Asset Management, Banking, or Insurance) is highly beneficial
- Audit Lifecycle: At least 3–5 full cycles of leading external audits from the client side.
- Integration Specialist: Hands-on experience with M&A integration or bringing standalone businesses into a shared service/group model.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Sage Intacct).
- Deep mastery of [IFRS 9 / IFRS 16 / IFRS 17] or relevant regional equivalents.
- Expert-level Excel skills (complex modeling and data manipulation).
Responsibilities:
Technical Accounting & Group Reporting
- Policy Ownership: Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all technical accounting matters under [IFRS / US GAAP].
- Group Consolidations: Manage the month-end close and consolidation process for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy in multi-currency environments.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial reporting meets the rigorous standards of the financial services industry (e.g., capital adequacy, liquidity reporting).
Audit & Governance
- Audit Management: Lead the end-to-end annual audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors to ensure a seamless, "no-surprise" cycle.
- Internal Controls: Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control frameworks to mitigate risk across the Group.
Integration & M&A Support
- Entity Onboarding: Lead the financial integration of newly acquired businesses or portfolios into the group’s accounting policies and systems.
- Systems Harmonization: Standardize the Chart of Accounts (COA) and reporting structures across subsidiaries to ensure data integrity.
- Process Improvement: Identify and remediate "siloed" legacy processes in acquired entities to align them with Group best practices.
Location: Hybrid – Chesterfield/Remote
Candidates must be eligible to work in this country.
