Group Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely production of statutory accounts, bank reports, and other external financial reports.
• Manage balance sheet and cash flow within the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Lead the transformation, standardisation, and automation of Finance shared services, including payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash, and treasury.
• Drive balance sheet control, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Establish and manage a robust risk management framework, overseeing all risk and assurance activities.
• Lead the Group’s tax and treasury functions, overseeing a Tax Accountant and building strong relationships with banks and HMRC.
• Serve as the main contact for audits and manage the relationship with external auditors.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualification & Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Big 4 trained ACA would be highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting background – solid knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and Tax; rigorous around Balance Sheet control.
• Experience of process review/improvement/re-engineering, with a mindset for excellence and exceptional professional integrity.
• Excellent leadership qualities, with gravitas and the ability to inspire and challenge large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• A measurable track record in change and transformation within the finance function.
• Confident, robust and highly motivated.

Benefits

Salary to £110,000p.a. with Director level package to include: Bonus to 40%, £8,600 car allowance, 10% pension, BUPA, 6x Life Cover, 34 days Annual Leave (inc. BH) increasing to 37, 50/50 hybrid working.