Group Financial Controller

About the Position

Cpl are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, technology-led FinTech business seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join its senior finance leadership team. This is a critical appointment for a scaling international organisation, offering the opportunity to shape financial governance, reporting, controls, and processes as the business continues its ambitious growth trajectory.

Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom

Salary: £110,000 + bonus + healthcare

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial control activities across multiple UK and international entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Maintain and strengthen the financial control framework, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Take full ownership of the annual external audit process across the Group.
• Manage the preparation and submission of statutory accounts.
• Act as the key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisers, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensure all statutory reporting obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Own Group treasury activities and cash management processes.
• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and optimize working capital performance.
• Lead covenant reporting and ensure ongoing compliance with banking and lending arrangements.
• Provide insight and recommendations around liquidity management and cash optimization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of nine across Financial Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Management Accounting.
• Build a high-performing finance function capable of supporting continued business growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support the CFO in scaling finance infrastructure, controls, and processes.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to improve financial visibility and commercial decision-making.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, systems enhancements, and process automation projects.
• Play a key role in supporting future growth, acquisitions, and international expansion activities.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, or similar senior finance leadership role.
• Experience managing finance teams within a multi-entity, international environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven ownership of annual audits and statutory accounts preparation.
• Extensive treasury and cash management experience.
• Demonstrable experience producing rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Strong understanding of working capital management.
• Experience with covenant reporting and lender relationships.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

We Offer

• Competitive base salary of £110,000.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to influence strategy and build a best-in-class finance function.
• Clear visibility and exposure to senior leadership and investors.

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and managed services company, partnering with high-growth, technology-led businesses to find the best talent and solutions. We pride ourselves on our values of integrity, innovation, and excellence, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

For ambitious finance leaders looking to play a pivotal role within a scaling FinTech organisation, this represents an outstanding opportunity to combine operational excellence with strategic impact.