A leading international financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to join its central finance function. This is a senior role within a high‑growth, multi‑ location business known for its strong culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to excellence.
About the Role
This position is responsible for the production of statutory and management information across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, overseeing group audit processes, and supporting the wider finance function. The role also involves stakeholder management, tax and VAT oversight, and contributing to financial analysis and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as deputy to the Head of Financial Control
- Lead and develop direct reports, ensuring delivery of key outputs
- Partner with senior management and cross‑functional teams to provide financial guidance
- Manage and coordinate the Group audit process and external auditor relationships
- Prepare and present financial papers to Boards and committees
- Attend Group-level risk and audit committee meetings
- Oversee statutory accounting for all group entities, manage statutory and regulatory returns
- Maintain financial statement templates, core accounting policies, and implementation of accounting standards
- Produce consolidated financial statements and quarterly unaudited group results
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with extensive post‑qualification experience in an internal finance function
- Strong commercial and technical accounting knowledge across multiple jurisdictions
- Deep understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements
- Experience operating within a robust financial control environment, ideally in financial services
- Proven background in preparing consolidated financial statements for international groups
- Confident leader with experience deputising at Board or committee level
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management capability
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights