Job Description Group Financial Controller - EMEA Leeds | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | £85,000 - £95,000 + Benefits If you're an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys working across an international business, getting into the detail and having real influence over the numbers, this could be a great next step. We're partnering with a growing international manufacturing business to appoint a Group Financial Controller to take responsibility for financial reporting, consolidation and control across its EMEA operations. Reporting to the EMEA CFO, you'll work across multiple international entities and currencies, partnering closely with local Finance teams to make sure reporting is accurate, consistent and commercially useful. While there is no direct line management, you'll have significant influence across the wider Finance function and will work closely with Finance teams across the region. You'll take ownership of the EMEA month-end, consolidation and reporting process, working across multiple entities and currencies to ensure the Group has accurate and timely financial information. You'll need to be comfortable analysing foreign exchange movements, variances and financial performance, challenging the detail and explaining the story behind the results. Leading the monthly, quarterly and annual close across the EMEA entities Reviewing financial submissions from local Finance teams and challenging where required Producing management reporting and detailed variance analysis Reviewing financial performance across the individual entities Maintaining strong financial controls across the region Supporting statutory reporting, audit, tax and compliance requirements Working with local Finance teams to improve processes, controls and reporting Providing financial insight and challenge to senior stakeholders Getting involved in wider projects, acquisitions and process improvements as the Group continues to grow We're looking for someone with a strong Group Financial Controller or Financial Controller background who has operated in a multi-entity, international environment. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification Strong knowledge of foreign exchange and variance analysis A solid technical accounting and financial control background Confidence building relationships with Finance teams across different countries The ability to challenge the numbers and understand what is driving performance In fact, this role is much more about your ability to influence, challenge and partner with Finance teams across the region than direct people management. You'll have genuine visibility across the EMEA business, working closely with the EMEA CFO and local Finance teams across multiple countries. The Group has ambitious growth plans, including further acquisitions, so there will be plenty of opportunity to broaden your experience and take on more responsibility. If you're currently a Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller and are looking for a role with greater international exposure, more influence and a clear route to progress, this is well worth a conversation.
Group Financial Controller - Hybrid Working in Leeds
