Group Financial Controller

SF Executive; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial strategy and controls in a dynamic environment. This pivotal role will involve ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance while adopting a data-driven approach for strategic insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record in a group setting, eager to enhance processes and drive efficiencies. This exciting opportunity is offered on a hybrid basis, requiring a strong office presence to collaborate effectively with the finance leadership team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience at group level.
• Strong desire to improve processes and create efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive finance reporting and controls agenda for value creation.
• Oversee collection, analysis, and consolidation of financial data.

Skills

Financial strategy

Compliance & internal controls

Audit & tax management

Cash management

Financial process improvements

Data analysis

Systems management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Full Job Description

SF Executive is partnered with a private equity-backed organization based in the West Midlands, seeking a Group Financial Controller. Reporting to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will drive a robust finance reporting and controls agenda to support value creation for the organization. The role involves ensuring the adequacy and trust in systems and controls, adopting a data-driven approach to information management, and providing the business with accurate data and insights for strategic decision-making.

The Group Financial Controller will oversee the collection, analysis, and consolidation of financial data through disciplined reporting and controls processes to ensure accuracy. As a member of the finance leadership team, the responsibilities include:

• Financial strategy
• Compliance & internal controls
• Audit & tax management
• Corporate activity
• Cash management
• Financial process improvements
• Management of financial shared services

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with experience at this level within a group setting. They should be data and systems-savvy, with a strong desire to improve processes and create efficiencies. Experience within a private equity environment is highly desirable. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a strong office presence required.