Legal Entity Controller

Legal Entity Controller
£70,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits | 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 and take take ownership of end-to-end reporting and control for several international 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead full financial reporting and control for multiple entities, including regulated revenue centres and cost centres.
• Act as primary controller for the UK regulated entity, with a focus on institutional clients.
• Support additional entities, including possible oversight of regulated entities in UAE and Seychelles.
• Deliver accurate month-end management accounts.
• Prepare quarterly and periodic regulatory returns for the UK, and potentially international regulators (ESCA, FSA).
• Manage year-end audits and tax compliance (Calcualtions/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.

What we’re looking for:

• ACCA / CIMA finalist or qualified (study support available if required).
• 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:

• Competitive package: £70k–£80k base + discretionary bonus, pension, healthcare, (study support if required)and more.
• 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.