A global market leading group are looking for a talented Group Financial Controller to join their finance team. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operations of a large international group, a recognized leader in the global market. The person in this role will lead team of group finance professionals and deliver and consolidate group results to the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the preparation and coordination of monthly consolidated group management accounts to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Overseeing the budgeting and forecasting process, consolidating inputs across the group, and providing insights to senior leadership.
- Managing financial reporting for the Group Finance Director, and Board members.
- Coordinating monthly submissions to the parent company and maintaining robust relationships with divisional and overseas accounting teams.
- Producing and managing annual statutory accounts in compliance with international accounting standards.
- Overseeing group taxation deliverables and VAT reporting for both UK and international operations.
- Driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Supporting the year-end audit process and performing specific year-end calculations, including bad debts and holiday pay provisions.
- Managing and mentoring a team of four finance professionals, fostering development and high performance.
- Maintaining the UK Group's leases and contractor datasets, ensuring IR35 compliance.
- Supporting bank administration across all platforms and contributing to ad hoc strategic projects.
Qualifications and Experience:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in group consolidation.
- Strong technical expertise, with a deep understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, and FRS 101.
- Proven experience in managing financial teams
- Background in a multi-national group environment (preferred).
- A proactive and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Salary & benefits:
- Base salary up to £90,000 per annum
- 10% bonus scheme
- 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension schemes
- Rent deposit loans
- 2 community days per year
- Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
- Retail discount rewards
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Wide-ranging training library
- Development programmes (including mentoring)
- 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks
- Season ticket loans
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