Overview

£70,000 – £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Study Support | Hybrid (3 days in Central London, 2 days WFH)

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take ownership of a critical role within a fast-moving, global financial services organisation?

We are looking for a Legal Entity Controller to join a small but dynamic international finance team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in financial reporting and control across multiple entities. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-visibility position at the heart of a growing global player in the FX/derivatives sector.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of financial reporting and control for several regulated and non-regulated entities, including the UK-regulated entity supporting institutional clients.
• Month-end management accounts and consolidated reporting.
• Preparing quarterly and annual regulatory returns (UK and potentially international jurisdictions).
• Managing audits, tax, and VAT calculations/filings.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to provide clear insight on financial results.
• Working closely with trading system data (MT4/MT5, liquidity providers) to ensure robust understanding and reporting of Forex P&L and balance sheet.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ finance experience within the Forex / trading sector, including deep familiarity with trading data and how it feeds into P&L and balance sheet.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar entity controller or financial reporting role.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple entities in a global environment.

Why you’ll want this role

• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 from home) in a central London location.
• Join a close-knit, agile international finance team working across multiple jurisdictions.
• High-impact role with genuine ownership and visibility with senior stakeholders.

Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK without recourse to sponsorship.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Financial Services and Investment Banking

London, England, United Kingdom

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