Group Financial Controller

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 processEnsuring consolidated financial statements are accurate and delivered on timeReviewing consolidation adjustments, elimination entries and foreign exchange impactsOverseeing Group balance sheet, cash flow and equity reportingEnsuring the information submitted by regional finance teams is consistent and accurateExternal Audit Management Acting as the primary contact for our external auditorsManaging audit planning, timelines, deliverables and stakeholder engagementCoordinating audit requests across Group and regional finance teamsResolving accounting and reporting issues that arise during the auditDriving the efficient completion of interim and year-end auditsFinancial Control & Governance Maintaining a robust Group financial control frameworkReviewing and challenging key balance sheet reconciliations and accounting estimatesEnsuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and reporting standardsIdentifying and implementing control improvements and process efficienciesTechnical Accounting Providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and business initiativesReviewing and approving technical accounting papers and treatmentsSupporting acquisitions, restructuring activities and financing transactionsOverseeing the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirementsLeadership & Stakeholder Management Building strong relationships with regional finance teams and senior managementSupporting the development of finance team capabilities and succession planningDeputising for the Head of Reporting & ConsolidationAbout You Essential ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualificationSignificant post-qualification experience within Group Finance, Financial Control or External AuditStrong IFRS knowledgeExperience leading Group consolidations in a multinational environmentExperience managing external audits and statutory reporting processesExcellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skillsAble to work hybrid into London and travel to Luton and additional offices for meetings and training as requiredExperience with consolidation and reporting systems (e.g. DEPM, Workday) desirableAbout 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. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.