Group Financial Controller
12-Month Contract | £600–£700 per day (Umbrella) | London (Hybrid)
We’re supporting a global organisation in the search for a Group Financial Controller on an initial 12-month contract. This hybrid London-based role offers a day rate of £600–£700 (Umbrella) and is ideal for a senior finance professional with strong international experience and a sharp focus on cashflow management.
The Key Focus:
You’ll be the driving force behind refining and embedding a 13-week short-term cashflow forecasting model. The tool is built—now it needs your expertise to ensure it’s accurate, operationally sound, and ready to be transitioned to a Managed Service Provider.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and refine the 13-week cashflow forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and usability across global teams.
- Oversee global financial control operations—monthly close, balance sheet integrity, intercompany processes, and compliance.
- Lead cash repatriation initiatives, managing intercompany settlements and dividends.
- Drive insight into working capital and implement improvement strategies across subsidiaries.
- Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and external partners to ensure aligned financial operations and risk management.
About You:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience in global finance leadership.
- Proven track record in cashflow forecasting and financial control across international operations.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly in complex, matrixed environments.
- Confident working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and managing outsourced finance teams.
Package:
- 12 month contract
- £600 – £700 PD umbrella
- London/Hybrid
- Could consider a candidate on a more remote basis for the right skillset
