Group Finance Research & IT Controller

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Keynsham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Management Accounting Transfer Pricing RDEC Financial Reporting Stakeholder Management Audit IT Accounting Balance Sheet Reconciliation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Group Finance Research & IT Controller

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – South West (Hybrid)

Discipline: Finance

What you’ll be doing

You’ll own the management accounting for our Group Service & IP Company, with a focus on Group Research & Development (RDEC) and Group IT. This role blends technical accounting, transfer pricing, stakeholder partnering and hands‑on involvement in audits and statutory accounts.

  • R&D Transfer Pricing & Accounting: Own monthly R&D income and cost accounting across 19 territories; reconcile balance sheets; partner with Group Research team; build scalable transfer pricing processes; liaise with advisers on RDEC.
  • IT Transfer Pricing & Project Accounting: Develop and maintain Group IT recharge model; deliver quarterly recharges; work with Product, Technology & Project Accounting teams; support transfer pricing interviews.
  • Month‑End & Statutory Reporting: Review EBITDA performance for Group RDEC and IT; own balance sheet controls; lead audit elements; work with EY on statutory accounts.
  • Continuous Improvement & Cross‑Functional Support: Partner with Group Tax; drive process improvement; handle ad hoc queries from Tax, Treasury, FP&A, M&A, Legal teams.

What you’ll bring

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
  • Experience within an In-House, International GROUP Finance function
  • Strong technical accounting skills, with working knowledge in Transfer Pricing
  • Strong Finance business partnering, specific experience with Research

What’s in it for you?

A role with real business impact, clear career pathways, ongoing learning and development, flexible working with a remote-first policy. Benefits include Healthcare Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars salary sacrifice, discounted staff pet care, and retail discounts.

Contact

For questions, speak to Wayne Liu: [contact hidden]

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