Global Financial Controller
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Drive process and structural improvements to support group-wide transformation and growth ambitions. Lead the rollout and optimisation of Deltek to ensure scalability, accuracy, and efficiency. Deliver timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting aligned with internal policies and statutory obligations. Build strong relationships with Pillar Project teams to support strategic decision-making and deliver actionable financial insights. Oversee core financial functions including reconciliations, payables, receivables, general ledger, and cash management. Support annual and rolling forecast processes, scenario planning, and performance reporting. Contribute to cross-functional initiatives such as financial modelling and cost optimisation. This UK-based role supports global operations with remote primary work, occasional travel to London, and infrequent international trips.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- 2+ years post-qualification experience
- Demonstrated experience in a broad finance role
- Experience in a high-growth, transformation, or international context
- Strong technical accounting expertise
- Comfort with financial systems
- Practical knowledge across the full finance remit, including: Accounts Payable & Receivable, Treasury & Credit Control, Payroll, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Statutory and Management Reporting
- Proven success in implementing or enhancing finance systems and operational processes
- Strong attention to detail
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
- Effective communicator
- Confidence in influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to operate across a wide remit
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to thrive in environments where variety and pace are the norm
- Data-driven mindset
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
- Ability to combine strategic insight with a strong delivery bias
- Reputation for getting things done
- Collaborative nature
- Dependability
- Willingness to step in to support the broader team
- Ability to work remotely
- Occasional travel to FPC offices in London
- Infrequent international travel based on project needs
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a start-up, scale-up, or PE-backed environment
- Exposure to global operations or multi-entity finance structures
- Involvement in building or professionalising a finance function from early stages
- Ideally with 2+ years post-qualification experience
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