Group Financial Controller

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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