Group Financial Controller

About This Opportunity

We're offering an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to join us as Group Financial Controller at Gleeds LLP in Bristol (BS1). Gleeds is an independent, global construction consultancy with over 2,800 professionals across 78 offices in 28 countries. This is a permanent, full‑time, hybrid position.

The Group Financial Controller will lead our central finance function, overseeing group accounting operations and managing a team of six (directly 2 and the UK control team of
4). The role is based at our registered office in central Bristol.

• Line management and career development of the finance team.
• Group consolidation, including reporting timetables, processes, reconciliation, audit, knowledge sharing, master data control, and supporting Group FP&A & treasury with management reporting and cash flows.
• Group compliance – preparation of statutory accounts and support of key audits/reviews with external parties.
• Group accounting policies – drafting, implementing, and updating policies, including new global transfer pricing policy.
• Financial accounting – oversight of the UK accounting team, ensuring accuracy of month‑end postings and monthly balance‑sheet reviews.
• Partnership – oversight & management of EP accounts, EP pack distribution, bonus calculations, EP self‑assessment assistance, HMRC gateway management, and subsidiary dividend declarations.
• Project delivery – lead ad‑hoc projects as required.

• Competitive salary plus car allowance.
• Private personal healthcare.
• 26 days annual leave with holiday buy/sell options.
• Annual professional subscription payment.
• Comprehensive benefits package covering health, wellbeing, financial & lifestyle, ways of working, professional development, travel, referral bonuses, holiday, family leave, life assurance and pension.

• Fully qualified accountant, preferably ACA with Big 4 experience.
• 7+ years post‑qualification experience.
• Relevant undergraduate degree.

• Understanding of LLP accounting and partnership accounting.
• Experience with global, multi‑entity, multi‑currency group environments.
• Experience in a global finance function with consolidation processes and systems (e.g. Hyperion, Net Suite).
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to fast‑paced change.
• Team management and development experience.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with accounting systems/packages.
• IT literacy, especially Microsoft Excel.

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.