Group Financial Controller
Employment Information
Report this job
Job expired or something wrong with this job?
Job Description
Group Financial Controller responsible for global financial control, reporting, compliance, and banking relationships at Baringa. Leading a finance team in a collaborative corporate environment.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the CFO and working alongside the wider Finance Leadership Team, you will be responsible for our global financial control environment, management and financial reporting, audit, global corporate financial and tax compliance, and managing our banking relationships.
- Support the Baringa finance transformation programme in implementing best in class processes, financial controls and reporting.
- Own the group’s financial policy and controls, ensuring Baringa’s financial processes and procedures operate within a strong control environment and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Ensure Baringa is prepared to meet all regulatory requirements as the organization grows and reaches certain thresholds, such as CFD reporting.
- Be responsible for global business tax compliance (e.g. VAT, PSA, Corporation Tax), with support from the in-house Tax Manager.
- Be responsible for facilitating the cross-border working of Baringa’s employees and partners with the expansion of Baringa’s global footprint (including market entries and exits), whilst minimising risks of permanent establishments, associated costs and financial risks.
- Help to ensure Baringa’s risk appetite is adhered to and incorporated within Baringa’s financial processes and procedures whilst also utilising knowledge of accounting standards to influence financial policy that supports Baringa’s commercial strategy.
- Be the “technical expert” across the Finance function, advising on best practice and the application of accounting standards across Baringa with particular emphasis on FRS102 and the LLP SORP.
- Manage the statutory financial audits of the LLP and its global subsidiaries, leading the relationship with auditors and presenting updates and outcomes to the Finance & Audit Committee.
- Be responsible for Baringa’s intercompany policy, including transfer pricing, ensuring our policies are appropriate and compliant from both a commercial and statutory perspective.
- Be responsible for the production of group monthly management reports, including "flash" utilisation and revenue.
- Lead the relationship with our global banking partners and review financing decisions.
- Be responsible for new bank account openings, and new and renewal of guarantee facilities.
- Develop our treasury function, policies and approach.
Requirements:
- Qualified accountant minimum 10 years of PQE
- Strong technical accounting skills and deep knowledge of IFRS / FRS (US GAAP knowledge an advantage), and FRS102
- Track record of operating at Financial Controller or similar level within an international business setting; demonstrable experience of leading and motivating teams
- Experience within the professional services sector would be advantageous
- Resilient and committed individual, able to operate in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Excellent time management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics desirable due to implementation choice for new Finance system.
Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.
- Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.
- Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.
- Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.
- Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.
Similar Jobs
Controller
Controller leading accounting function for SaaS company RevenueCat. Building world-class accounting processes to support IPO-ready growth.
Controller
Controlling position responsible for financial reporting and strategic analysis for a leading international company. Role includes forecasting, budgeting, and preparing key financial assessments.
Director of Finance, Controller, FP&A
Director of Finance leading finance and accounting operations at Charter Impact, supporting mission-driven organizations with financial services and growth initiatives.
Credit Controller, French & German Speaking
Credit Controller managing debt collection in a hybrid setup. Specializing in accounts ledgers with a focus on customer service and interdepartmental collaboration.
Controller Financiero
Financial Controller overseeing accounting compliance and IFRS reporting in Santiago, Chile. Responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, and liaising with banks and auditors.
Sales Controller
Vertriebscontroller overseeing price strategy and portfolio controlling at DATAGROUP. Focus on pricing tools and market adaptation with sufficient stakeholder communication.
Controller
Controller managing monthly book closes and financial reporting for Andrews Senior Care. Leading day-to-day accounting functions and improving financial processes with a focus on client care.
Chief Financial Officer / Controller – Fractional CFO
Become a fractional CFO for small law firms, interpreting and advising on financials. Work remotely and meet clients to guide them in making informed financial decisions.
Controller – Fractional
Controller managing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for a remote retail security company. Converting a fractional position to full-time while overseeing close processes and leveraging AI tools.
AVP Controllership
Leading accounting team in Hyderabad for Synchrony Financial handling General Accounting activities. Managing monthly close processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Controller
Controller at Comet overseeing global accounting and financial activities for AI development platform. Ensure financial integrity and collaborate with executive leadership.
Financial Controller – AI Trainer, Freelance
Freelance Financial Controller refining AI-generated finance content. Role involves evaluating accuracy and compliance for AI systems based in finance, accounting, and controlling.
Controller Financiero, AI Trainer, Freelance
Finance professional assessing AI-generated finance content for accuracy and compliance. Part of a team improving AI systems in the finance domain.
Controller, Client Accounting & Operations
Controller at Enkel managing financial strategies and insights for Canadian businesses and non-profits. Leading a team and mentoring accountants while ensuring compliance standards.
Vice President, Corporate Controller
VP of Corporate Controller leading accounting and financial operations for Pantheon. Overseeing global accounting leadership and driving AI and automation strategies.
Controller
Controller overseeing finance processes for a profitable SaaS scale-up. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance in a dynamic, remote environment.
Senior Controller
Senior Controller overseeing accounting operations and financial strategy at Burkland. Leading team management and improving systems in a fully remote environment.
Controller
Financial Controller managing Relay's crypto accounting infrastructure. Leading month-end close and partnering with Data and Engineering teams for financial accuracy.
Corporate Controller
Corporate Controller overseeing financial operations at Unlimited Technology. Leading the accounting team and ensuring financial integrity in a growing construction organization.
Controller
Crypto Financial Controller Consultant advising on accounting operations for cryptocurrency. Overseeing full accounting lifecycle and ensuring global compliance in a remote-first company.