Group Financial Controller

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About the Role

Intent is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join its leadership team at an exciting stage of growth. This newly defined role will anchor the financial control pillar of a redesigned finance function, taking ownership of the core accounting and control environment while working closely with FP&A and Finance Transformation to build a best‑in‑class finance operation.

Key Responsibilities

Own the month‑end and year‑end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
Internal controls: develop, document, and enforce accounting policies and robust business processes that strengthen internal controls and mitigate financial risks.
Oversee statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors.
Cash flow management: monitor daily transactions, manage accounts payable/receivable, and ensure the company has adequate liquidity to meet its obligations.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS / UK GAAP as applicable).

Team Leadership

Lead and develop a small, high‑performing team, including the Management Accountant, Payroll, AR/Billing, and Procurement.
Act as a key escalation point for technical accounting judgements across the team.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the control function.

Governance & Compliance

Oversee payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Provide oversight of accounts receivable and billing processes.
Support spend governance and vendor compliance through the Procurement function.
Ensure tax and regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time.

Cross‑functional Collaboration

Partner with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
Work closely with Finance Transformation to support process automation and system improvement initiatives.
Act as a trusted finance partner to operational business leaders.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Demonstrable experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role.
Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS or UK GAAP).
Experience leading and developing a finance team.
Close attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams to tight deadlines.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable

Experience in a high‑growth, scale‑up, or technology‑led business.
Familiarity with modern finance tooling and automation.
Exposure to procurement or vendor governance frameworks.
Experience working alongside or driving finance transformation programmes.

Diversity & Inclusion

Intent HQ is an equal opportunities employer with an ethos of commitment to promoting and practicing diversity, equality and inclusion at work. At IHQ, different perspectives, ideas and experiences are valued and respected, with fair and equal opportunities provided for all.