Ocean Technologies Group

Head of Financial Control

Ocean Technologies Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Responsible for group consolidation and reporting to investors **Covenant Reporting
  • Review of controls and processes
  • Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements and investor reporting
  • Ensure statutory compliance and oversee local financial statement preparation across global entities
  • Manage relationships with Group and local external auditors, leading the year-end and interim audit processes
  • Own covenant reporting and external reporting to lenders and other stakeholders Strengthen and document the Group’s financial control environment, partnering with internal audit where required
  • Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and financial processes
  • Drive financial systems improvements and oversee system accountants
  • Maintain robust balance sheet control, including regular review and reconciliation oversight Ensure transfer pricing compliance and documentation across the Group

Requirements

  • Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS/UK GAAP) with deep consolidation experience
  • Proven experience in Group reporting and investor / lender reporting
  • Expertise in statutory compliance across multi-jurisdictional entities
  • Experience managing external and internal audits
  • Strong understanding of covenant reporting and debt structures
  • Transfer pricing knowledge within an international group structure
  • Treasury awareness, including cash management and forecasting support
  • Advanced financial systems knowledge and experience driving system improvements
  • Strong balance sheet control and reconciliation oversight
  • Demonstrated ability to design, document, and enhance financial control environments
  • Process improvement mindset with experience in fast-paced, scaling businesses
Benefits
  • **Private Medical Insurance: **Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance, 24/7 GP helpline, and perks like cinema nights , coffee treats , Apple watch offers , fitness discounts , and spa indulgences.
  • **BUPA's Cashback: **BUPA's Cashback: Get cashback on dental , eyewear , physio , and enjoy thorough BUPA health assessments to keep you in prime sailing condition.
  • **Employee Assistance Programme ** – from confidential counselling to financial and legal guidance.
  • **Aviva Pensions: ** Matching pension contribution up to 5%
  • **Life Assurance**:Secure 4x your base salary.
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