Legal Entity Restructure Controller - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyA fast-scaling technology platform and managed services provider supporting clients globally. Operating in a dynamic, regulated environment, the business is undergoing a strategic legal entity restructure to align with commercial and regulatory goals. The culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on operational excellence.Your new roleAs UK Financial Controller, you'll lead finance efforts across a group-wide legal entity rationalisation programme. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing financial governance during mergers, dissolutions, and reorganisations
• Managing statutory reporting, audits, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborating with Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Regulatory teams on entity changes
• Ensuring robust controls for intercompany transactions, capital movements, and reserves
• Supporting capital structure planning and regulatory compliance
• Developing standardised processes for legal entity oversight
• Acting as a finance SME across internal stakeholder groups

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 6-10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of legal entity structures, statutory reporting, and control frameworks
• Experience in legal entity rationalisation, M&A, or post-acquisition integration
• Background in financial services, SaaS, or managed services
• Advanced Excel and strong ERP/system skills
• Commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder engagement skills

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