Financial Controller

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, Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, Financial Services, Fin Tech, 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.

• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CPA (Big 4 background is highly preferred).
• FS Sector Expertise:
  Direct experience within Financial Services (Fin Tech, 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., Net Suite, 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).

• 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 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.

• 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.