Full job descriptionGroup Financial Controller, Creative Agency, London, £100-110,000

We’re working with a well-established, global creative business operating across approximately 10 countries, supporting a diverse international client base.

The business is looking to appoint a technically strong Group Financial Controller to oversee group financial reporting, strengthen financial controls and ensure consistency across its international entities.

This is a key role within the finance function, offering responsibility for group consolidation, statutory reporting, financial governance and the continued development of accounting processes across a complex, multi-entity environment.

Key responsibilities
*Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
*Oversee group consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries and resolution of intercompany differences.
*Manage month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations.
*Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and compliance with relevant accounting standards across international entities.
*Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate external audits across multiple jurisdictions.
*Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers.
*Oversee intercompany accounting, foreign currency transactions, revaluations and consolidation adjustments.
*Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, provisions and other complex accounting areas.
*Monitor compliance with statutory filing requirements, local accounting regulations and group reporting deadlines.
*Develop and maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures across the group.
*Support the implementation and standardisation of finance systems, reporting tools and accounting processes.
*Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of the group finance function.
*Lead and develop the financial control team, ensuring high standards of technical accuracy, accountability and delivery.
About you
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a strong technical accounting background.
*Proven experience in a Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller or equivalent senior financial control role.
*Strong technical knowledge of group consolidation, statutory reporting and financial accounting.
*Experience working within a multi-entity, international group structure.
*Good understanding of foreign currency accounting, intercompany transactions and consolidation adjustments.
*Experience managing external audits and statutory accounts across multiple entities.
*Strong knowledge of financial controls, balance sheet integrity and month-end and year-end reporting.
*Familiarity with relevant accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
*Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems or ERP platforms.
*Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple reporting deadlines across different jurisdictions.
*A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with finance teams and external stakeholders internationally.
*Experience within a global creative, media, marketing or professional services business would be advantageous.
The opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically focused finance professional to take ownership of group financial control within an established international business. The role offers broad exposure to complex multi-entity accounting, international reporting requirements and the opportunity to strengthen financial processes across a global organisation.