We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Financial Control & Compliance to join us on a fixed term basis! The Head of FCC leads the financial statutory reporting, internal controls, and compliance function, overseeing critical third‑party relationships including auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and shareholder finance stakeholders. This role drives financial discipline, governance and risk management across the Group. What you will be doing:

Lead and manage the financial statutory reporting, tax, treasury, and internal audit team. Own group entity-based consolidation, statutory accounts, and shareholder reporting—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Manage external audits, regulatory reporting, and statutory filings (UK and international). Drive the Group’s tax strategy, including compliance, transfer pricing, and coordination with external advisors. Embed streamlined reporting processes, automation, and efficiency across the team. Coordinate a monthly internal audit review of internal financial controls, monthly reconciliations, and governance frameworks. Oversee foreign exchange risk management, debt refinancing, and pension-related matters. Own the design and delivery of streamlined reporting processes, embedding automation, standardization, and efficiency across the finance function. Act as a strategic partner in finance transformation system initiatives, including ERP implementations and system-based tool upgrades. Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and IFRS/UK GAAP matters. Maintaining the group's finance policies and procedures, incorporating both accounting policies and internal procedural controls. Support the submission of financial data required for information disclosure by domestic Chinese listed companies and domestic Chinese regulatory compliance. Act as company Nominated trustee to the group’s legacy defined benefit pension scheme. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, technically strong finance team. Execute sophisticated ad hoc projects to support dynamic business needs.

What Success Looks Like

Zero tax or duty fines. Optimized foreign exchange outcomes aligned with forecasts. Timely, accurate, and compliant reporting to shareholders and regulators. Successful delivery of finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

What skills and experiences you’ll need to ace this job:

Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS, UK GAAP). Experience in group reporting, multi-site international operations, and treasury management. Track record in finance transformation, process improvement, and ERP/reporting automation. Highly analytical with strong Excel and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to work at pace, deliver under tight deadlines, and manage complex stakeholder relationships. Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities. Flexible, motivated, and collaborative mindset.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply online. Any queries can be directed to James Davison at jdavison@mayborngroup.com or Luke at largent@mayborngroup.com #J-18808-Ljbffr