Group Financial Controller | Leisure & Hospitality | Surrey | £120,000 to £130,000 plus car allowance, bonus & benefits
Zachary Daniels Finance is partnering with a high-profile, multi-site leisure and hospitality organisation to appoint a Group Financial Controller into a senior and broad-ranging finance leadership role.
Reporting directly to the CFO and sitting on the Finance Leadership Team, this is significantly more than a traditional financial control position. Alongside ownership of Group reporting, statutory accounting, tax, treasury and financial governance, the role has a broad leadership remit extending beyond traditional financial control, with responsibility for a sizeable team and several key business functions.
The organisation is entering a significant period of investment and change, making this an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Financial Controller who enjoys solving complex problems, improving how businesses operate and influencing beyond the traditional boundaries of finance.
The role
Lead the Group controllership agenda, ensuring accurate, relevant and timely financial reporting across the organisation.
Own the Group statutory accounts process, external audit relationship and Group balance sheet.
Lead Group cash flow forecasting, covenant reporting and working capital performance.
Oversee Group tax compliance and the relationship with HMRC, including VAT and wider regulatory requirements.
Provide technical accounting leadership across significant and non-routine transactions under FRS 102.
Provide leadership and oversight across broader operational and commercial functions outside of core Finance.
Drive improvements across financial operations, processes, controls and service levels.
Own the finance systems framework and play a key role in systems implementation and wider finance transformation.
Lead financial input into significant commercial contracts, investment decisions and business-wide projects.
Support the CFO with refinancing and investment activity.
Manage key external relationships including auditors, tax advisers, banks and other professional partners.
Lead and develop a sizeable team, creating a high-performance environment while building capability and succession...
Group Financial Controller in Woking employer: Zachary Daniels Careers
Join a well-established automotive company in Wokingham, where your expertise as an MOT Tester is truly appreciated. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your health and wellbeing. Experience a supportive work culture that fosters growth and offers genuine career progression opportunities in a thriving environment.
