Group Financial Controller

Overview

• Reporting to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects and day to day running of the finance team.
• The role has full ownership of the trial balance, accounting operations and financial controls across multiple business entities.
• The Financial Controller will dictate and operate the processes and systems for the accurate and timely recording of information in the financial system.
• Working closely with the Group Finance Manager to ensure statutory compliance.
• The Financial Controller will work with and support the wider business, especially but not limited to operations, legal, HR and transformation teams.
• Prepare month-end management accounts, balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, ensuring robust and detailed analysis provided to the business.
• Partner with the Head of FP&A to develop reporting cycles, embed accuracy and data integrity throughout actuals, forecasts, budgets and strategic plans.
• Develop and improve current reporting packs, analysis and flash summaries.
• Manage revenue recognition, percentage complete and profitability analysis, along with profitability by customer and product group.
• Collaborate with the Group Finance Manager to ensure external compliance requirements are met and direct reports complete the annual audit to the required standard.
• Act as a finance business partner to business unit leads and operational leads.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with minimum 4 years PQE.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse financial data and identify trends and insights.
• Proficiency in financial modelling with experience in building and maintaining financial models predominantly using Excel.
• Understanding financial principles with knowledge of accounting standards, financial statements and key financial ratios.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Sage 200 and Dynamics BI Reporting (Desirable).
• Experience working in a large company (over £200m revenue with over 500 employees) (Desirable).
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach to work, including identifying areas for process improvements and implementing robust solutions.

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Accounting Operations
• Financial Reporting
• Profitability Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Data Integrity
• Financial Statements
• Key Financial Ratios
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)