Equifind are supporting a growing financial services group based across London and Croydon, who are looking to bring on an experienced and hands-on Group Financial Controller.

This is a key hire within the business – someone to take full ownership of the month-end process, management reporting, statutory accounts, and support the leadership team with strong financial oversight.

You’ll be managing a small team and play a pivotal role in helping the business scale. This would suit someone confident in the detail, but also able to step back and see the bigger picture. It’s a broad and varied role – ideal for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and taking real ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the monthly close and management accounts
• Preparation of board packs and financial analysis for leadership
• Year-end reporting and liaison with auditors
• Managing a small finance team and helping support their development
• Overseeing cashflow, budgeting and forecasting
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial standards
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• At least 2 years post-qualified experience
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP. US GAAP would also be advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience of month-end and year-end processes
• Comfortable leading a small team and mentoring junior staff
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and a strong communicator
• Comfortable working across multiple sites (Croydon & Central London)

Compensation:

• £80,000–£90,000 base salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Employer pension contributions
• 25 days’ holiday per year
• A range of insurance benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• Plus, a host of other great benefits!