Group Finance Controls Manager - London - ref. m28517319

placeLondon calendar_month 

Job Profile:

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Senior Finance Professional to join our Group Finance function, playing a pivotal role in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes, and delivering key finance transformation initiatives.

This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic, unstructured environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to take ownership and drive meaningful change across a global business.

Vista Global is a global leader in business aviation, operating a fast-paced, high-growth platform with a presence across Europe, the USA, and more than 70 global subsidiaries and associated entities.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Balance Sheet Controls & Reporting
Design and implement a risk-based framework for group balance sheet reconciliations across approximately 100 reporting units. Improve transparency and accountability through high-level dashboard reporting of reconciliation status, risks, and opportunities.
  • Business Unit Support
Partner with key international businesses (e.g., Germany, India, US) to validate balance sheet positions and ensure robust financial control at the local level.
  • Audit & Control Remediation
Lead the resolution of legacy audit and internal audit findings, focusing on high-risk areas such as journal entries and intercompany balances. Monitor and report progress on remediation plans.
  • Process Analysis & Improvement
Document and analyse core finance processes. Identify and recommend simplification, automation, and efficiency improvements to enhance the overall finance function.
  • Cashflow Modelling
Collaborate with the team to develop an automated cashflow forecasting model to support improved liquidity and working capital planning.
  • Consolidation & Reporting Systems
Work closely with the Consolidation team and key stakeholders to enhance utilisation of the Tagetik consolidation system and ensure that reporting outputs are accurate, timely, and meet stakeholder needs.
  • Finance Transformation Projects

Support the Group Finance Director on strategic initiatives, including:

  • Rebuilding and optimising the consolidation process
  • Validating foreign exchange accounting treatments
  • Streamlining the month-end reporting timetable and process
  • Leading various ad hoc finance projects across the Group
  • Entity-Level Management Reporting

Take the lead in implementing monthly management accounts for key trading units where reporting is currently quarterly, to drive improved business performance oversight.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

  • Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant experience in group finance, financial control, and finance transformation.
  • Background in complex, multinational environments with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and engage cross-functionally across borders.
  • Strong experience with financial reporting systems; experience with Tagetik is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
  • Confident communicator and collaborator, with experience working with senior stakeholders including overseas controllers, tax teams, and auditors.
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