Group Financial Controller

Group Financial ControllerThis is a great opportunity for someone ready to step into a senior leadership role in finance and who enjoys driving change. You’ll thrive here if you’ve worked in the London market, led finance teams, and want to help shape how we work. If you’re confident with accounting standards, financial operations and stakeholder management – and excited to make a difference – this could be your next step.A bit about the jobThis role sits within the Finance Leadership team, reporting to the Head of Finance. You’ll lead both the corporate finance function across UK and overseas entities, as well as the finance operations team, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements. You’ll also act as a key link between the organisation and its wider group stakeholders, helping deliver change while maintaining business-as-usual.Skills and experience requiredQualified accountant with 5+ years in a senior finance role in the London marketStrong leadership and stakeholder management experience with a proven track record in delivering finance change projectsExpert knowledge of accounting standards, including UK GAAP and IFRSSkilled in financial reporting, data analysis and finance systems (SUN/Oracle GL desirable)Experience of accounting for a Lloyd’s Syndicate and associated corporate entitiesWhat you’ll get for this roleWe invest in our colleagues and offer a comprehensive reward package, including:Salary circa £110,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)Bonus opportunity of around 12% of annual salary, dependent on performanceGenerous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 14%29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 daysDiscounts on a range of products and retailersFree company shares each year through a matching share plan and access to a save-as-you-earn schemeSupportive policies, including parental and carer’s leaveFlexible benefits tailored to you, including sustainability-focused optionsOpportunities to make a difference through paid volunteering daysA strong focus on wellbeing with access to a wide range of support and toolsInclusion and flexible workingWe welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about the role but aren’t sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including part-time roles and job shares.We offer flexibility in location, hours and working patterns to suit both the business and you. Most colleagues spend around 50% of their time in our offices each week, blending flexibility with in-person collaboration.