Financial Controller

Location London
Discipline: Finance
Salary: £110k - £130k
Contact name: Peter Barry

Contact email: peter.barry@principlehr.com
Job ref: 3701
Published: about 8 hours ago

Financial Controller

Senior Leadership | London | Hybrid Working

A leading global organisation in the payments industry is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of financial governance, statutory reporting, and compliance. This is a senior leadership role, providing strategic oversight of financial operations while ensuring regulatory and corporate compliance.

This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The Opportunity

  • Lead financial control, statutory reporting, and audit processes for UK operations.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, SOX, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with senior leadership, advising on financial strategy, M&A transactions, and risk management.
  • Manage internal controls, ensuring operational and financial compliance across multiple entities.
  • Lead a high-performing finance team, driving excellence in financial governance and reporting.

What We Are Looking For

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a strong technical accounting background.
  • 10+ years of experience, including at least three years in a leadership role.
  • Previous experience in financial services or a regulated environment.
  • Background in Big 4 or top-tier consulting is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to manage audits, financial controls, and statutory reporting.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join?

This is a career-defining opportunity to step into a senior financial leadership role within a globally recognised organisation. You will have direct exposure to executive stakeholders and play a key role in shaping financial strategy.

Offering a competitive salary ranage of between £110,000 to £130,000, annual bonus,  excellent benefits, and hybrid working, this role is suited to a finance professional seeking long-term career progression.

For a confidential discussion, get in touch today.