Group Financial Controller

Goodman Masson are partnered with a leading global Private Equity firm in the West End, seeking to appoint a Group Financial Controller into their high-performing finance function. This is a senior role with visibility to the Executive Committee and Board, offering the opportunity to shape financial reporting, strengthen controls, and act as a key business partner across the organisation.

This position is ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a role with genuine influence. You ll oversee core accounting and reporting while driving process improvements, guiding commercial decision-making, and mentoring a talented team. The firm offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that rewards initiative, invests heavily in its people, and provides clear opportunities for long-term career development.

Unfortunately, the company is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly and quarterly management reporting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely delivery across multiple entities;
• Present meaningful analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders, supporting key decisions at Board and Executive level;
• Oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost planning for key corporate functions;
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks, embedding best practice across the group;
• Identify efficiencies and deliver improvements, leveraging automation and scalable systems where possible;
• Manage and develop a growing finance team, deputising for senior leadership when required;
• Partner with heads of department to monitor costs, evaluate initiatives, and ensure resources are deployed effectively;
• Support strategic projects and business planning with robust financial modelling and analysis.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience;
• Strong background in financial and management reporting within a complex, multi-entity environment;
• Experience managing and developing teams within finance;
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement systems to enhance reporting and controls;
• Comfortable engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience in both large corporates and entrepreneurial, fast-growth settings;
• Exposure to systems change, automation or financial transformation projects;
• Knowledge of treasury, FX or tax considerations at group level;
• Commercial acumen with the ability to provide financial insight for strategic initiatives.

Attributes:

• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions;
• Gravitas and credibility to operate with senior leadership;
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic environment;
• Collaborative team player with a focus on delivering impact.