KennedyPearce Consulting

My client is a leading FMCG business looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to oversee accounting, tax, and treasury operations. This role ensures compliance with local legislation and group accounting standards (IFRS), delivers timely financial information, and drives efficiency across processes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills, business partnership experience, and a results-oriented mindset. Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with statutory accounting standards, local tax regulations, and internal group guidelines (IFRS). Manage accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Oversee tax compliance and collaborate with internal specialists and external advisors to implement effective tax management. Drive process improvements, optimize cash flow, and ensure efficient receivables, credit, and liquidity management. Establish and maintain effective internal controls, ensuring segregation of duties and minimizing risk of errors or fraud. Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, forecasts, simulations, and actionable recommendations. Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives. Required Experience & Skills 8+ years of accounting experience in multinational organizations, FMCG, or Big 4 audit firms. Strong knowledge of local GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations. Proven leadership and team management skills. Education CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

International Financial Controller Base to £125,000 and bonus My client is a listed global SaaS company with revenues in excess of £150 million. They are looking to hire an experienced Financial Controller to support the Finance Director (EMEA), whilst leading a small team in London. Responsibilities include. Lead the financial close process, statutory compliance, variance analysis, and internal controls across the EMEA region. Apply strong IFRS expertise to day?to?day accounting and reporting. Manage multi?entity, multi?currency reporting including FX and intercompany. Partner with leaders to drive cost discipline and working?capital improvements. Manage liquidity forecasting and support cash repatriation strategies. Deliver VAT returns, tax provisions and support global tax filings. To be considered for this high-profile Financial Controller opportunity for a listed global SaaS group, you should be a qualified accountant (minimum 8 years PQE). At least three years in a Controller role with strong IFRS technical skills, international exposure, consolidations, and hands on general ledger experience. Dynamics 365 is advantageous.For more information on this and other finance and accounting opportunities, please forward an up-to-date copy of your resume to

Global Media Organisation seeks an Internal Financial Control Manager to join their West London business in a permanent position. The Internal Financial Control Manager is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within this media organisation.The role has a strong focus on media-specific risks, including content production and acquisition, advertising revenue recognition, digital platforms, intellectual property rights, data protection, and regulatory compliance. Duties of the Internal Financial Control Manager include: Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives and the evolving media landscape. Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments covering content creation, acquisition, distribution, advertising, digital platforms, and technology. Consider emerging risks such as digital transformation, audience data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory changes affecting media operations. Lead and supervise internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes. Perform audits related to content productions, acquisition costs, advertising sales, media buying, digital revenue streams, royalties etc. Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with IIA Standards and internal audit best practices. Ensure compliance with IFRS, particularly standards relevant to media entities. Identify control gaps, financial risks, and potential fraud or revenue leakage. Identify and assess key risks specific to the media industry. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk mitigation strategies. Support the enhancement of the organization's enterprise risk management (ERM) framework. Prepare clear and actionable internal audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and recommendations. Present audit results and risk insights to senior management and the Audit Committee. Provide advisory support to management on strengthening controls while maintaining operational flexibility and creativity. Monitor the timely implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans. Lead, mentor, and develop internal audit and control staff. Build effective working relationships with editorial, production, sales, technology, legal, and finance teams. Requirements for the Internal Financial Control Manager include: Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIA Minimum 7-10 years of experience in internal audit, internal control, or risk management preferably within media, entertainment, broadcasting, or digital content industry. 3-5 years in a managerial role. Strong knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA) and COSO internal control framework. Strong working knowledge of IFRS Ability to balance control requirements with the fast-paced and creative nature of media operations.