Group Financial Controller (Healthcare – Multi-Country Operations)
Role Overview
The Group Financial Controller will oversee the financial management, reporting, and control environment across multiple healthcare entities operating in the UK, Ireland, USA, India, and South Africa. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while driving standardisation and efficiency across jurisdictions, including management of an offshore finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
* Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements across all entities
* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS / UK GAAP / US GAAP as applicable)
* Maintain strong financial controls and governance frameworks across all regions
* Oversee intercompany reconciliations and group eliminations
Multi-Country Oversight
* Manage financial operations across the UK, Ireland, USA, India, and South Africa
* Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction
* Coordinate with local finance teams, auditors, and external advisors
* Monitor currency, tax, and regulatory risks across geographies
Offshore Team Management
* Lead and develop an offshore finance team responsible for transactional processing and reporting support
* Drive efficiency, standardisation, and automation of finance processes
* Ensure clear communication, KPIs, and service delivery standards
* Implement best practices for remote team management and performance tracking
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes
* Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to senior leadership
* Support strategic planning and financial decision-making
Audit & Compliance
* Manage group audit processes and liaise with external auditors
* Ensure timely completion of statutory accounts across all entities
* Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks
Systems & Process Improvement
* Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and processes
* Support ERP optimisation and integration across regions
* Promote data accuracy, consistency, and transparency
Key Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
* Significant experience in a group financial controller or senior finance role
* Experience managing multi-entity, multi-country financial operations
* Strong understanding of international accounting standards and cross-border finance
* Proven experience managing offshore or remote finance teams
* Healthcare sector experience (desirable but not essential)
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* High attention to detail with the ability to operate strategically
Key Competencies
* Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
* Strong consolidation and technical accounting skills
* Ability to work across cultures and time zones
* Process-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
* Resilient and adaptable in a complex, fast-paced environment