Group Financial Controller, Leading UK Investment Manager

Carnegie Consulting is delighted to be the exclusive recruiter for this exciting role. Our client is a leading UK investment manager with its head office in central London. With over £20bn in AUM, this firm is a significant player in its space and continues to grow and prosper. A highly experienced Group Financial Controller is sought to manage the overall Financial Control function. This role will have 5 direct reports and itself reports directly to the Group CFO.

The Role:

• Lead the Financial Control function with responsibility for Finance Operations, Financial Reporting, Capital Management, Tax and the Control Environment
• Overall purpose is to deliver the CFO's strategy through the reporting lines
• This role will have a significant Change element to it, involving regular review and change of systems and processes
• Managing the implementation of robust Financial Controls and procedures
• Managing a team of highly experienced technicians and working closely with them to help them grow and develop, both professionally and personally
• Day-to-day responsibilities includes the management and oversight of all Financial Operations, including AR, AP Expenses, Cash Management and Ledgers
• Overseeing the production of statutory accounts for all Group companies
• Production of the Group Budget
• Responsibility for the preparation of the Annual Report, including the consolidated reporting of the Group companies
• A full job spec can be provided upon request

Requirements:

• You will be a highly experienced Finance professional, a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• A proven track record of leading and managing teams, across different locations
• You must have relevant and significant experience working in a regulated Financial Services business (Insurance and Investment Management most likely)
• Possess excellent knowledge of UK statutory reporting requirements
• Demonstrable ability to influence and manage change
• Possess excellent, all-round, communication skills
• Have strong commercial acumen, be highly analytical and be a positive thinker

The Opportunity:

• Perfect opportunity to develop your career further
• Work under and be mentored by an extremely experienced and energetic CFO
• A chance to influence and manage meaningful change and leave a positive legacy
• An excellent remuneration package includes a highly competitive salary and up to discretionary 100% bonus package