Group Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Delivering consolidated monthly management accounts (within WD4) and leading year-end statutory accounts with external consultants
• Managing accounting policies (FRS 102 / IFRS) and overseeing the external audit process

Process & Systems Transformation

• Leading automation initiatives (including AP OCR, close-task workflow, data-lake and Power BI roll-out)
• Championing data governance across ERP/DMS/BI layers

Leadership & Team Development

• Directly managing the Financial Accountant and Purchase Ledger Supervisor, while supporting a 30-strong team in matrix with the Deputy FD
• Setting team KPIs, succession planning, and guiding study-support pathways

Cash, Treasury & Working Capital

• Leading weekly cash forums, managing daily liquidity, and overseeing dealership stocking-loan facilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinating the annual budget and reforecast cycles; providing variance and scenario analysis to senior stakeholders

Risk & Internal Controls

• Maintaining and strengthening the internal controls framework and following up on internal audit actions

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying and delivering savings through automation and shared-service options

Qualification & Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 4+ years PQE, including at least 2 years as divisional or group controller in a £500m+ business
• Proven leadership of finance teams (15+ people) and successful finance/BI transformation projects
• Advanced Excel and Power Query skills (SQL knowledge a plus)
• Confident and credible communicator with senior leadership, banks and auditors

Benefits

• £70,000 – £90,000 OTE (depending on experience)
• Company car (or EV allowance) and fuel card
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Predominantly on-site working for the first 6 months, followed by a flexible hybrid pattern
• Full training and support to develop and progress your career