Group Financial Controller

The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to Board, Executive Teams and Senior Management and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.

Client Details

Our client is a fast-growing diverse group of companies in the business services industry. The company prides itself on maintaining a high standard of service and embracing cutting-edge technologies.

Description

• Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to develop and execute the financial strategy of the business, undertaking the role as deputy to the Chief Financial Officer as and when required.
• Establish strong relationships with business leaders, financial stakeholders (lenders/shareholder) and external professional advisers.
• Leadership responsibility for the delivery of financial accounting and controls, consolidations, statutory reporting, technical accounting expertise and efficient financial operations.
• Develop and implement high quality, insightful reporting, and robust forecasting.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to set financial targets and goals.
• Overseeing tax planning initiatives and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Oversee audits, including liaising with auditors and ensuring audit recommendations are addressed.
• Collaborate with the managers of the financial control and operations functions to ensure finance team members have the relevant training and resources to deliver the work required, and that key processes are documented.

Profile

• Have a proven track record of leading a finance function or team, and accounts production within a complex group or regulated business environment.
• Be an excellent communicator with a track record of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, investors, financial institutions, HMRC and Auditors and Advisors.
• Be a fully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with significant post qualification experience. Preference is practice trained with a strong technical process and controls background.
• Have strong working knowledge of statutory accounting and tax legislation results.

Job Offer

A great opportunity to join a dynamic business which invites a Senior Finance profile to influence positive change across the organisation and really make it their own.

• A competitive salary range of £90,000 - £120,000 per annum depending on experience.
• In addition, there is a competitive bonus and generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.