Global Group Financial Controller



London (Hybrid working)



£ competitive plus excellent pension/bens



Our client is a uniquely positioned group that aims to get infrastructure finance multiplying and moving to mobilise private sector investment in Africa and SE Asia. They are focussed on accelerating climate change action and sustainable development where most urgently needed. The group is growing and is funded by an increasing number of governments and blends this with commercial / PE funding at the project and company level and is at the forefront of ESG / development impact.


The Group CFO is looking to recruit a Global Financial Controller, in what is a newly created position, to spearhead the group financial control team that are located across multiple sites. You will be supporting the roll out of a new group structure and accounting system as well as introducing consolidated reporting.The role will require strong relationship management across the group, which operates across Africa and Asia.The role represents a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in an organisation delivering measurable and real impact.


Role and Responsibilities

Lead the timely preparation of group consolidated financial statements, oversee the creation of financial statements for individual companies within the group, and provide essential support for the preparation of the ultimate parent company financial statements.
Build, nurture and develop a global financial control team and community across the Group.
Take ownership of the accounting policies for the entire group.
Be responsible for implementing new accounting standards and providing technical accounting support across the Group.
Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring that risks are effectively mitigated through appropriate controls, and consistently challenge and improve processes.
Collaborate with the FD’s and Heads of Finance in operating companies to facilitate balance sheet valuations, including the use of IPEV.
Take charge of the group's international relationship with the external auditors, fostering effective communication and cooperation
Working with Group Legal and CoSec, oversight over the Group’s legal structure, advising or leading on any changes proposed to structures.
Build, nurture and develop a global financial control team and community across the Group.
Top of FormTake charge of tax compliance for the entire group, including Transfer pricing methodology
Oversee the groups accounting systems and related operation and enhancements.
Lead the finance team, overseeing talent management, development, and succession planning. Manage other finance teams and colleagues within a matrix structure.


Requirements:

You will be a qualified accountant, with emerging market exposure.
Experience as a Global Financial Controller (or similar) in an international financial institution
Familiarity with PE jurisdiction set-ups would be helpful as would working with government departments.
Experience of optimising finance functions, including finance process redesign and associated system implementations, including introducing and embedding new accounting/reporting systems and identifying and implementing process improvements.
Exposure to long term financial planning and modelling as well as group wide reporting, planning and budgeting.
International / cross border team liaison and ideally exposure to emerging markets in Africa / Asia.
Advanced IFRS knowledge – especially IFRS 9, IFRS 10, IFRS S1/S2
Advanced knowledge of IPEV based valuations.
Ideally knowledge of international corporation tax, including transfer pricing arrangements, sales taxes and payroll calculations / requirements.
Team management and leadership across multiple locations, including influencing skills and ability to interact with, gain credibility and respect of all internal and external stakeholders, including multidisciplinary teams and resources.
Strong Excel, report writing and communication skills.
Comfortable with presenting to Boards, Audit Committees, and key external stakeholders.

Key Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial control and reporting roles
• Experience managing global financial operations