Group Financial Controller

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We’re looking for a Group Financial Controller to join our Group Finance team hybrid in London. In this pivotal role, you’ll safeguard the integrity of our financial reporting and control environment, taking ownership of the Group close and consolidation process and ensuring compliance with IFRS and our internal accounting policies.

You’ll lead the Group consolidation, manage our relationship with the external auditors, strengthen our control framework and provide technical accounting leadership across the business. As a key deputy to the Head of Reporting & Consolidation, you’ll work closely with regional finance teams and senior management, and you’ll have real visibility and influence across the Group.

What You’ll Be Doing

Group Consolidation & Financial Reporting

Leading the monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidation process

Ensuring consolidated financial statements are accurate and delivered on time

Reviewing consolidation adjustments, elimination entries and foreign exchange impacts

Overseeing Group balance sheet, cash flow and equity reporting

Ensuring the information submitted by regional finance teams is consistent and accurate

External Audit Management

Acting as the primary contact for our external auditors

Managing audit planning, timelines, deliverables and stakeholder engagement

Coordinating audit requests across Group and regional finance teams

Resolving accounting and reporting issues that arise during the audit

Driving the efficient completion of interim and year-end audits

Financial Control & Governance

Maintaining a robust Group financial control framework

Reviewing and challenging key balance sheet reconciliations and accounting estimates

Ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and reporting standards

Identifying and implementing control improvements and process efficiencies

Technical Accounting

Providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and business initiatives

Reviewing and approving technical accounting papers and treatments

Supporting acquisitions, restructuring activities and financing transactions

Overseeing the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Building strong relationships with regional finance teams and senior management

Supporting the development of finance team capabilities and succession planning

Deputising for the Head of Reporting & Consolidation

About You

Essential

ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification

Significant experience in Group Reporting, Consolidation or Financial Control roles.

Strong IFRS knowledge

Experience leading Group consolidations in a multinational environment

Experience managing external audits and statutory reporting processes

Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills

Able to work hybrid into London and travel to Luton and additional offices for meetings and training as required

Experience with consolidation and reporting systems (e.g. DEPM, Workday) desirable

Strong understanding of cash flow reporting, balance sheet management and working capital drivers.

About Us

Vertage is the global brand uniting the former Impellam Group and HeadFirst Group, bringing together a portfolio of specialist talent and workforce solutions companies.

At Vertage, you help reshape the way work gets done. You combine specialised expertise with the power of AI, helping people and organisations move faster, think bigger, and stay ahead in the age of intelligence.

Sound like you? Apply today to join Vertage.