Group Financial Controller – Dummy Job Specification (For System Testing Purposes Only)
Job Title: Group Financial Controller
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer / Managing Director
Location: Hybrid (London-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
This is a test job description designed to support Employment Hero site configuration, workflow testing, and user acceptance checks. The role outlines a typical Group Financial Controller position and includes placeholder responsibilities and requirements.
The Group Financial Controller will oversee all financial operations across the organisation, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective business partnering. The role will lead the finance team, manage statutory compliance, and provide insight to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
Oversee day-to-day financial accounting across the group.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
Produce timely and accurate consolidated management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and performance reports.
Ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial data.
Controls, Governance & Compliance
Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls.
Oversee statutory reporting, audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
Ensure adherence to financial policies, risk frameworks, and compliance obligations.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead annual budgeting cycles and quarterly reforecasts.
Support department leads with financial insight and scenario modelling.
Monitor performance against budget and recommend corrective actions.
Business Partnering
Work closely with leadership to inform strategic and commercial decisions.
Provide financial modelling, cost analysis, and key performance insights.
Support operational teams with financial planning and resource management.
Team Leadership
Manage and develop the finance team (size can be adjusted for testing purposes).
Promote continuous improvement across accounting processes and reporting.
Own relationships with external auditors, banks, and financial partners.
Skills & Experience (Test Criteria)
Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, audits, and group consolidation.
Strong knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
Proven track record in building financial controls and leading teams.
Proficiency with advanced Excel, financial modelling software, or ERP systems.
Desirable
Experience working in a fast-growing organisation.
Familiarity with Xero, Netsuite, or similar finance systems (generic placeholder).
Exposure to transformation, process improvement, or systems implementation.
– Experience in leading financial system implementations or significant upgrades.
– Experience managing relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.
Key Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.
Clear communicator – able to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Salary & Benefits
This section may be used for testing pay brackets, benefit visibility, and template configurations.
Example placeholders:
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Annual leave allowance
Hybrid working
Additional Notes for Testing
This is not a live vacancy.
Content can be amended to test workflows, approvals, templates, and integrations.
All responsibilities and requirements are generic and for system validation only.
