Group Financial Controller

Are you a commercially minded Group Financial Controller with fluent German language skills looking to play a pivotal role in a fast-growing international market leader?

Our client is a highly successful, acquisitive business operating across multiple international markets. As the organisation continues its ambitious growth journey, they are seeking a talented Group Financial Controller to take ownership of group reporting, treasury governance, and tax oversight across a complex, multi-entity structure.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders, including the CFO and Board, with the chance to influence strategic decision-making and help shape the future finance function of a growing international group.

What will the Group Financial Controller role involve?

• Lead the group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders
• Oversee treasury management and liquidity planning across multiple jurisdictions, driving enhanced cash visibility and working capital performance
• Manage group tax governance and compliance, supporting effective tax strategies across international operations
• Strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes, and enhance the effectiveness of finance systems and data integrity
• Lead the Group audit process and develop a high-performing central finance team as the business continues to expand
• Partner closely with senior leadership to provide financial insight that supports strategic growth initiatives

Suitable Candidate for the Group Financial Controller vacancy:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in group reporting within an international, multi-entity environment
• Fluent German speaker with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across German-speaking regions
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including multi-currency consolidations and experience of IFRS, UK GAAP, German GAAP and/or US GAAP
• Proven treasury and tax oversight experience within a complex international group structure
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, alongside experience with consolidation systems and ERP platforms
• A proactive, commercially focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Additional benefits and information:

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience
• Hybrid working model with international travel of approximately 4–5 days per month
• Opportunity to join a high-growth international market leader at an exciting stage of its evolution
• Significant exposure to executive leadership and Board-level decision-making
• Scope to shape group reporting, strengthen governance, and drive finance transformation initiatives
• A visible and influential role supporting continued international expansion
• Salary dependent on experience

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