Group Financial Controller
Job Summary
The hiring company is searching for a high-impact Group Financial Controller to lead their financial operations and strategic growth. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will manage global financial closes, complex group-level consolidations, and multi-currency reporting. You will also act as a key finance business partner, guiding cross-functional operations and mentoring a high-performing finance team.
Responsibilities
- Steer global financial close and group-level consolidations
- Own end-to-end reporting cycle for executive board
- Serve as finance business partner across cross-functional operations
- Lead and mentor the finance team
Required Skills
- Degree in Finance/Accounting with CA/CPA/ACCA
- Experience as Regional/Group Controller
- Strong technical accounting and multi-currency reporting
- Corporate governance, compliance, audit and tax management
Job Details
about the job
Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be a hands-on leader to lead the dynamic team with the day-to-day, which will revolve around steering the global financial close and managing complex group-level consolidations across a vast matrix of international entities, subsidiaries, and Joint Ventures. You will take ownership of the end-to-end reporting cycle, transforming financial data into clear, actionable management and statutory reports for the executive board. Beyond technical controllership, you will be the finance business partner to build deep, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across all functions to guide daily operations and support their distinctly different product lines. By rolling up your sleeves, you will lead and mentor a high-performing team while navigating the intricacies of multi-currency reporting, cross-border governance, and strategic financial planning.
Skills and experience required
- Degree in Finance/Accounting, or related field with professional accreditation (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA).
- Relevant experience in financial leadership, ideally functioning as a Regional Controller within a complex, multi-layered organization.
- Strong technical accounting and governance skills paired with sharp commercial acumen, demonstrating a proven ability to oversee diverse product lines.
- Hands-on experience managing complex group-level consolidations, specifically dealing with multiple international entities.
- Exceptional relationship-building capabilities, with a track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional business heads, operational teams, and executive leadership.
- A dynamic leadership style focused on empowering teams, driving high performance, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative finance culture.
- Strong background in steering corporate governance, statutory compliance, and managing complex audit and tax processes across multiple jurisdictions.