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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;
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