Our client is a high-profile private investment Family Office operating in the UK and EU. They are now seeking a Group Financial Controller based at the London head office. The successful candidate will report to the CEO and play an important role in a successful, growing business. This role would suit an experienced and hands-on individual who is looking to develop further and become a valuable team player within the management team. Ideally, the chosen candidate should have ACCA/CIMA post-qualification experience working in a finance/professional services/HNW/FO environment and must be capable of heading a small international finance department with clear objectives for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of the Monthly Consolidated Management Report
• Detailed analytical review and commentary on business performance by product and division
• Develop, implement and monitor a suite of business drivers that focus on the key performance areas of the business
• Responsible for planning and coordination of the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasting exercises
• Responsible for the planning, coordination and production of the annual Operating Plan
• Production of the consolidated statutory Financial Statements
• Work with the FD to ensure that the business’s strategic objectives are being implemented across the network
• Work closely with the UK and European Finance Managers to ensure that their businesses are delivering maximum returns
• Ad hoc projects as delegated by the CEO
• To be the main link between the financial accounting system and the front office systems, continually reviewing performance, processes and procedures

Key Skills

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualified experience
• Experience in preparing consolidated accounts and statutory financial statements
• Excellent Excel (advanced level) and MS Office skills
• Ability to interrogate systems and provide solutions and implement change
• Ability to problem solve and propose solutions
• Strong commercial acumen with clear and measurable successes in current and prior roles
• Confident communicator
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Strong team player
• Russian language skills are a strong advantage

Job Advanatage

• Amazing team with an entrepreneurial spirit and adventurous attitude – great office environment
• Exciting investment projects into green energy and new tech
• Growing business, good opportunities
• Salary and benefits, bonus structure
• Amazing office location.