Group Financial Controller

About FRP

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 820 team members, including 109 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring Advisory. Operating from 33 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

• Job Title – Group Financial Controller
• Location - Brentwood
• Job Type - Permanent – Full Time – Hybrid

Role overview

• The Financial Controller is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing the financial stewardship of the organisation.
• Including but not limited to accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and strategic financial planning.
• Reporting to the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory accounts of the group and all entities including compliance of IFRS.
• Support M&A activity and investment analysis, to include acquisition accounting and papers.
• Controllership tasks including balance sheet reconciliations and ownership.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders.
• Oversee Corporation Tax and VAT computations and process for all entities.
• Responsible for ensuring timely filing of entity accounts.
• Assist in the integration of newly acquired businesses from a finance perspective.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• International accounting for overseas businesses including transfer pricing agreements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Champion automation, technology and process improvements to minimize manual effort and increase the speed and accuracy of all accounting processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and executive leadership.
• Strong relationship with external auditors and 3rd party advisors.
• Regular liaison with all members of the Finance team.
• There will be interaction with the wider Central Services Group and FRP Office Network (Partners and Colleagues).

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant - ACA/ACCA/or equivalent.
• Needs c. 2 years post qualification experience (PQE) in industry (outside practice).
• Excellent IT Skills particularly advanced Excel.
• IFRS Technical knowledge including preparing Statutory Accounts.
• Listed plc reporting (i.e. share accounting, dividend flow).
• High attention to detail and organisational prowess.

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice.
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence.
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes.
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face.

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.