Group Financial Controller
Location: Leeds / Newark with hybrid working
We are working exclusively with an established, profitable and growing multi-site UK Group to recruit a Group Financial Controller .
Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a broad, hands-on senior finance role with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function across a c.£50m turnover Group comprising five companies.
You will lead and develop a finance team of approximately 16 across multiple locations, take direct financial responsibility for one of the Group's subsidiary businesses and work closely with operational and senior leadership teams across the organisation.
The role offers a good balance of financial control, reporting, commercial support, team leadership and ongoing process improvement.
Key responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a team of approximately 16
Oversee monthly management accounts, month-end and year-end processes
Maintain robust financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and accurate financial records
Take financial ownership of one Group subsidiary, including performance, profitability, budgeting and forecasting
Support Group consolidation and quarterly Board reporting
Provide commercial insight and challenge to operational management
Lead the annual statutory accounts and external audit process
Oversee VAT returns, statutory filings and other regulatory reporting
Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial performance
Coordinate annual budgeting and longer-term forecasting
Support investment appraisals, acquisitions, integrations and other strategic projects
Drive improvements across finance processes, controls, systems and management reporting
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reporting
Develop the finance team and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
The breadth is directly reflected in the client's specification, including responsibility for consolidation, statutory reporting, budgeting, team leadership and systems/process improvement
About you
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating in a sen...
Group Financial Controller employer: Mature Accountants ltd Careers
Join a dynamic and successful privately owned SME that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Financial Controller, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated finance team while working closely with the business owners to drive growth and innovation. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive environment, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact within a well-established organisation.
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