Financial Controller
About the job
VP - Financial Reporting & Control - Leading Global Financial Services Business - London - up to £115,000 + bonus + benefits
We are partnering confidentially with a globally recognised financial market infrastructure provider to recruit a Vice President - Financial Reporting & Control. Sitting within the Finance division and reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Controls, you will play a critical leadership role in overseeing financial reporting, strengthening controls, managing audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a complex, multi-entity environment.
This is a senior, high-visibility position with responsibility for month-end ownership, statutory and regulatory reporting, audit management, and team leadership. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Legal and Compliance, contributing to the continued enhancement of a robust financial control framework within a highly regulated organisation.
About the Organisation
Our client is a highly respected, globally active financial services organisation operating at the intersection of technology, data and complex market operations. The firm plays a critical role in supporting the smooth functioning of the wider financial system and partners with major financial institutions around the world.
Known for its high standards, technical excellence and strong governance, the business combines the stability of an established institution with the agility of a modern, technology-driven organisation. Employees benefit from working in a mission-led environment with clear purpose, visible leadership and a culture where expertise and contribution are genuinely valued.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control Oversight
- Lead the development and delivery of robust monthly financial reporting across group and legal entities.
- Own month-end account reviews, balance sheet oversight, and reconciliation processes.
- Ensure financial statements are prepared in line with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
- Oversee consolidation and subsidiary statutory account preparation.
Audit, Regulatory & Compliance Management
- Lead planning and delivery of interim and year-end statutory audits, acting as key liaison with external auditors.
- Prepare analytical reviews and respond to auditor, investor, tax and regulatory queries.
- Support regulatory reporting requirements, including liaison with relevant supervisory bodies.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure internal policies and controls remain aligned.
Controls, Governance & Process Improvement
- Apply and enhance the financial control framework, ensuring compliance with financial authorities and accountabilities.
- Recommend and implement best practice improvements to reporting processes and internal controls.
- Review financial performance trends and challenge outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support finance transformation and change initiatives where required.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and development of junior team members.
- Maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
- Communicate complex financial matters clearly to non-finance audiences.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within Financial Control.
Your Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with demonstrable post-qualification experience.
- Extensive Financial Control experience within financial services (ideally banking or regulated institutions).
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing audits and working closely with external auditors.
- Proven leadership capability with experience developing and motivating teams.
- Advanced Excel and consolidation knowledge; Oracle experience advantageous.
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £115,000 per annum.
- Generous bonus
- Private medical and dental cover, plus life insurance.
- 25 days' annual leave + additional company days.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Hybrid working model - 2 days a week in Canary Wharf
- High-visibility leadership role within a globally significant financial services organisation.
