Group Financial Controller in Altrincham

Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester

WRS is looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join our Head Office in Altrincham and play a key role within our global Finance function. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a senior and broad-ranging position with responsibility across our international Group. You’ll lead an established Finance team and take ownership of the day-to-day financial control, reporting and performance of the function, while also helping us continue to improve how Finance supports a growing global business.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with the numbers but equally comfortable looking at the bigger picture – improving processes, developing people, strengthening controls and working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

The role

• Take ownership of the preparation of timely and accurate monthly consolidated management accounts and reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing clear and meaningful financial information to Directors
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Group's accounting records and financial systems
• Oversee financial reporting across our international subsidiaries and support Group consolidation
• Manage the statutory accounts and year-end audit process, working closely with external auditors
• Take an active role in cash flow and working capital management, including debtors, invoicing and funding requirements
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure appropriate processes are embedded across our overseas entities
• Oversee relevant tax compliance across the Group, including Corporation Tax, VAT and other international requirements
• Manage, motivate and develop the Finance team, creating a high-performing and commercially focused function
• Work closely with departments across WRS to ensure Finance effectively supports operational and commercial decision-making
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and drive efficiencies across the Finance function
• Lead the development of our Finance automation and AI strategy, exploring how technology can improve efficiency, strengthen controls and enhance the quality of financial reporting

What we're looking for

• We’re looking for an established finance professional who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness and confident leadership.
• You will ideally have:
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
• Experience managing and developing a Finance team
• Strong management accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience working across an international or multi-entity Group structure
• An understanding of multi-currency environments
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A continuous improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge established processes
• Strong business acumen and the ability to see beyond the numbers
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI would be highly advantageous
• Experience or knowledge of US businesses and reporting requirements would be advantageous
• Previous experience within recruitment, staffing or a similar fast-paced service business would also be beneficial

Why WRS?

WRS is an international recruitment and workforce solutions business operating across multiple global markets. This is a key role within our Finance leadership team and offers the opportunity to have genuine influence over how the function develops. As the business continues to evolve, you'll have the scope to improve processes, introduce new technology and automation, develop an established team and help shape a Finance function that supports WRS's continued international growth.