Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Financial Services

The Role

Join a global, growth-focused financial services business as the Financial Controller, looking after the EMEA Wealth division. This senior finance role is central to the controllership, regulatory reporting, and financial integrity of all Wealth legal entities across the UK, South Africa, and Dubai. You will partner with global and regional stakeholders, supporting high-quality finance processes, governance, and decision-making in a dynamic and regulated environment.

About the Business

This is a business at the forefront of financial services, combining global reach with an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture. With operations spanning multiple continents, the organisation is committed to strong financial governance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. Working here offers exposure to senior leaders, board committees, and a diverse, international team — providing a platform to shape and influence key business outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting for EMEA West Wealth entities in line with US GAAP and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage statutory and regulatory filings, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Own legal entity results and controls, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and robust governance.
• Represent Finance in board and risk committee meetings, providing insight into financial performance, risks, and controls.
• Coach and develop a small team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with shared services teams to drive standardisation, automation, and process excellence.
• Support FP&A with accurate inputs, planning, budgeting, and insightful analysis.
• Contribute to legal entity simplification, restructuring, and optimisation projects.
• Act as a trusted business partner to Wealth product and leadership teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in a multinational organisation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with hands-on experience in US GAAP and familiarity with UK, South Africa, and Dubai local GAAP/IFRS.
• Experience with regulatory reporting (FCA or equivalent regulators).
• Proficiency in Oracle Financial Systems, Hyperion Financial Management, and Microsoft Excel; PowerPoint desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in a regulated, fast-paced, and globally distributed environment.

Why Join?

• Take a senior finance role in a dynamic, international business with exposure to board-level decision-making.
• Drive financial governance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across multiple regions.
• Collaborate with an innovative, high-performing global team in a hybrid working environment.
• Contribute to meaningful strategic decisions while developing your leadership and technical skills.

Details

• Permanent, full-time
• London-based (hybrid: at least 3 days per week in the office)