<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Group Financial Controller to assist them for 15 months. You will be responsible for following duties</p><ul><li> Lead EMEA financial close and consolidated reporting across 20 legal entities, ensuring accuracy, governance, and IFRS compliance.</li><li>Maintain strong balance sheet control, cashflow management, liquidity forecasting, and working capital optimisation.</li><li>Oversee payroll approval, tax coordination, and statutory compliance to minimise risk and liabilities.</li><li>Provide high-quality financial reporting and insights to the European CFO and global leadership.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across Europe and Australia on budgeting, forecasting, strategy, and performance improvement.</li><li>Lead audit, risk, and governance activities, including external and internal audits and financial controls.</li><li>Drive systems implementation, process improvement, reporting efficiency, and EMEA standardisation.</li><li>Support M&A, strategic projects, cross-regional initiatives, and provide leadership within a high-energy European finance team.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Group Financial Controller will have excellent consolidation skills and and have 4/5 years post qualified experience. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Retail Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>These temporary Accounts Payable roles will be paying circa £90 -95k Pro-rata, dependant on experience.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjI3MzI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><h1><strong>Financial Controller</strong></h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)<br /> <strong>Industry:</strong> Professional Services / Group Environment<br /> <strong>Qualification Requirement:</strong> <strong>ACA-qualified only</strong></p><h2><strong>About the Organisation</strong></h2><p>Robert Half is working with a rapidly growing, international professional services group with operations across the UK and North America. With a multi-entity structure, international presence, and a strong reputation for excellence, the organisation delivers specialist consultancy, insight-driven strategy, and creative solutions across a range of industry sectors.</p><p>As the business continues to scale, they are strengthening their central finance team with the addition of a technically strong and commercially minded <strong>Financial Controller</strong>.</p><h2><strong>Role Overview</strong></h2><p>This is a broad and high-impact role covering all aspects of financial accounting, management reporting, consolidation, audit, and financial controls for the UK parent company and selected subsidiaries.</p><p>You will be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, improving financial processes, and supporting senior leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.</p><p>The organisation operates in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment, so strong technical accounting skills and experience with consolidations are essential.</p><h2><strong>Who This Role Suits</strong></h2><p>This role is ideal for an <strong>ACA-qualified accountant</strong> (2-5 years PQE) looking to step into a Financial Controller position within a dynamic, evolving environment.</p><p>You'll thrive here if you enjoy:</p><ul><li><p>Designing and strengthening financial controls</p></li><li><p>Taking ownership of complex group reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing audits and driving process improvement</p></li><li><p>Working in a PE-influenced or fast-growth environment</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>Accounting & Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Oversee day-to-day financial operations including AP/AR.</p></li><li><p>Produce month-end management accounts with insightful commentary.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of VAT filings.</p></li><li><p>Support payroll, pensions, and other employee-related financial processes.</p></li><li><p>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Monitor cash flow and liquidity across multiple entities.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to cash flow optimisation and working capital improvements.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Financial Accounting & Audit</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Advise on accounting standards and implement best-practice reporting across the group.</p></li><li><p>Draft technical accounting memos (e.g., for acquisitions or disposals).</p></li><li><p>Prepare consolidated financial statements and support subsidiary statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p>Lead and project-manage the annual audit, ensuring timely completion.</p></li><li><p>Implement control improvements and system/process enhancements.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Financial Strategy & Risk</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Work closely with senior finance and business leaders to align financial and strategic goals.</p></li><li><p>Provide recommendations to improve profitability and financial performance.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.</p></li><li><p>Identify and manage financial risks and introduce mitigation strategies.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Other Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Support group finance during busy periods or leave cover.</p></li><li><p>Drive automation and system efficiencies.</p></li><li><p>Assist in budgeting and forecasting.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>ACA-qualified accountant (required)</strong> - the client is <strong>only considering ACA candidates</strong>.</p></li><li><p>2-5 years post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting skills, including multi-currency consolidation.</p></li><li><p>Excellent Excel skills.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience improving processes and internal controls.</p></li><li><p>Experience in PE-backed or leveraged environments advantageous but not essential.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of US or Canadian structures beneficial.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2><ul><li><p>All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.</p></li><li><p>Successful candidates may be subject to background checks.</p></li><li><p>The organisation values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4zNzA3MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
