Group Financial Controller

Role Description

• Lead and develop a team of 5 direct reports including 2 Qualified/Qualified by Experience, and 1 Part-Qualified, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of multi-currency group financial statements in accordance with GAAP as required
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Maintain and appropriately review Balance Sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Manage recurring Tax activity including VAT, PAYE, P11D, and supporting Corporation Tax
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the group, particularly on Balance sheet and Cashflow statements
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting obligations are met, including liaison with external auditors and tax advisors
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls and financial governance, implementing best practice processes
• Monitor and report group cash flow and working capital
• Manage external relationships including those with Banking partners on transactional activities, bank loan repayment, & covenant processes, and Insurance partners on annual Business Insurance
• Manage the groups Payroll function
• Support 2x Transactional Finance Managers in managing the Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Accounts Payable functions
• Champion the use of financial systems and digital tools to enhance efficiency and reporting capability.
• Work closely with the Group Finance Director and Group FP&A Manager on both leadership and work-activities across the wider Finance function

Essential qualifications / experience / skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Proven experience of multi-currency group consolidated reporting.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills; experience with ERP implementation advantageous.
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret financial data and influence business outcomes.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.