Group Financial Controller

Your new company Our client is a scientific research organisation based in South Oxfordshire with a portfolio of businesses and operating internationally. Your new role The Group Financial Controller is responsible for leading the Finance team of 8 and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the Group. The role oversees all aspects of financial control, statutory and management reporting, compliance, taxation, treasury and financial operations for both the UK businesses and the Group's international subsidiaries. This position supports the CFO in shaping the financial strategy of the business and plays a key role in embedding a finance business‑partnering culture across scientific & engineering consultancy, software, equipment design divisions and property. The role is central to maintaining a strong control environment, improving financial processes and enabling the Group to operate with clarity, efficiency and commercial focus. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience in a commercial, service‑based environment. You will have strong balance sheet discipline with experience in project accounting and financial controls, as well as demonstrable commercial acumen and an ability to provide value‑adding financial insight. Ideally, you have experience of working in an international group structure and sector experience in engineering, scientific and/ or consulting organisations. A familiarity with UK GAAP and multi‑entity consolidations is beneficial. What you'll get in return This broad role offers an engaging and supportive working culture and a strong benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)