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Baker Charles

Group Financial Controller

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 100,000 /year

Freelance

03-11-2025

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Skills

Leadership Accounting

Job Specifications

Interim Group Financial Controller – 6-Month FTC

Technology / SaaS

Central London (Zone 1, Hybrid: 2 days per week in office)

£80,000 – £100,000 pro rata

We are partnering with a private equity–backed international SaaS and technology business to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller on a six-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend.

This is a key leadership role overseeing the Group finance function during a period of growth and transformation. Reporting to the Finance Director and managing a team of four across Accounting and FinOps, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, consolidation, and control across multiple entities and international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of Group financial control and statutory reporting under FRS 102
Lead the preparation of consolidated Group accounts across multiple entities and jurisdictions
Manage month-end and year-end close processes and act as the primary contact for external auditors
Drive improvements in financial systems, controls, and reporting (using NetSuite)
Lead, mentor, and develop a small, high-performing finance team
Support the Finance Director and leadership team with financial insight and ad-hoc projects

Candidate Profile:

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with proven post-qualified experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role. You’ll bring:

Strong technical accounting knowledge (FRS 102)
Experience managing multi-entity and international consolidations
Hands-on experience with NetSuite
The ability to operate confidently and autonomously in a fast-paced environment

Experience within a SaaS or technology-led business would be an advantage. This is a hybrid role based in Central London, typically two days per week in the office. The ideal candidate will be available immediately or at short notice.

About the Company

Baker Charles is a finance recruitment consultancy which is built on integrity and delivery. We believe with these two core values, we can build trust with you and develop long term relationships. We have extensive expertise and knowledge within our market to grow our partnership with you to achieve our goals. The reputation of its employees have been built over many years on transparency, engagement and success. It is our aim to always exceed your expectations by adding value as either a candidate or client by providing ... Know more