Director of Financial Control

London (hybrid) | Permanent |

We're partnering with a high-profile international business to appoint a Director of Financial Control.

Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership role responsible for safeguarding financial integrity, driving transformation, and influencing Group-wide financial strategy. You'll be the guardian of the balance sheet and lead on financial reporting, technical accounting, controls, and audit across a complex UK&I cluster.

What you’ll do

• Own delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Ensure robustness of the balance sheet, leading reconciliations, analysis, and risk management.
• Lead on internal controls, policy compliance, and JSOX requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and Group Internal Audit.
• Act as technical accounting lead (IFRS, UK GAAP).
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Tax, HR and Commercial.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of c.15.

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience.
• Background in Big 4 and large, complex businesses highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS, UK GAAP).
• Proven track record of leadership in financial control, audit and policy compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Sector experience in consumer, media, tech, or similar complex industries is ideal.

Why apply

This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior finance professional to take ownership of a critical leadership role in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You'll be empowered to shape the control environment, drive change, and build a best-in-class team, while partnering closely with senior leadership at UK, regional, and Group level.