Group Financial Controller
Knight Frank
Europe, United Kingdom, London
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
IT
Legal
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
02-12-2025
Description
The Group Financial Controller role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the financial operations of the UK business, including managing core functions such as management accounts, payroll, and accounts payable. With responsibility for developing a shared service strategy and transitioning client accounting functions, this position combines leadership, strategy, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the financial operations of the UK, including financial reporting. Ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided to the senior management team.
- Manage the functions – Management Accounts, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Cashiers, Sales Ledger.
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
- Ensure the company adheres to all regulatory requirements and financial standards. Maintain a strong internal control environment and manage external audits. Reporting to the FCA for regulated entities.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support the company’s growth objectives.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders internal and external.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure the stability and sustainability of the company. Implement risk management policies and procedures.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and processes. Ensure efficient and effective financial operations across the group. Approve/Advise on changes to the Finance SAP ERP system and SAP Concur expenses – working closely with the SAP IT team.
- Design a transition plan for currently devolved client accounting functions, to take line management for these functions, and implement best practice policies and procedures.
- Design and a strategy for a shared service function for the back office of the business.
- Maintain the arrangements for the 80 Equity Partners – arrange capital, drawings, profit share, car loans, prepare Member Accounts.
- Member of the Business Services Board.
- Foster accountability and financial awareness across the firm.
Qualification & Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior financial management role.
- Strong technical financial accounting skills most likely a qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA
- Excellent leadership and team development abilities.
- Experience with shared service functions and internal control environments.
- Excellent systems knowledge – SAP and Workday.
- Experience of transformation projects.
Benefits
- Insurance Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Vacation policy
- Other Perks and Benefits…
Company Profile
Knight Frank
Industry
Real Estate
Revenue
$14.1B
Employees
27,000
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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