Group Finance Director (9 month Maternity Cover)

Albelli; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Group Finance Director to oversee consolidated financial reporting and risk management. You will lead the financial team and manage audits while ensuring compliance and stakeholder transparency. Candidates should be ACA or MBA qualified, with extensive experience in financial leadership and IFRS knowledge. This role offers a hybrid working model, generous holiday, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days of holiday, increasing with service

Remote working options

Healthcare and dental insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Proven experience leading a Group Finance function and running audit processes.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely financial information to investors and lenders.
• Manage the Group audit process across the UK and NL.
• Lead cashflow forecasting for effective group liquidity management.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Liquidity management

Risk management

Education

ACA or MBA qualified

Tools

Cognos Controller

Job description

About the role

3 days per week As the Group Finance Director at albelli-Photobox Group, you will play a critical role in providing consolidated financial information to key stakeholders. Reporting directly to the CFO and collaborating closely with other finance leaders, you will oversee financial controls, liquidity management, and financial reporting across the Group. Your expertise in accounting principles, financial leadership, and strategic decision-making will be instrumental in driving the Group's financial success and meeting the requirements of our financing agreements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely financial information to investors and lenders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Improve, implement, and align controls for the month-end close across the Group post-merger.
• Manage the Group audit process across the UK and NL, delivering consolidated financial statements on time.
• Oversee the relationship with the Group Insurance broker, ensuring appropriate risk coverage.
• Lead cashflow forecasting for effective group liquidity management.
• Own the liquidity model and annual budget cycle.
• Take overall responsibility for the Group Consolidation system Cognos Controller.
• Ensure accurate and timely management accounting for corporate holding companies.
• Set and maintain Group accounting policies and technical guidance.
• Respond confidently and accurately to ad-hoc queries from stakeholders.
• Lead and manage Group Financial Controllers in the UK and NL.

Impact and Contributions

• Clear financial reporting for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Streamlined month-end close and enhanced financial processes through robust controls.
• Efficient Group audit management, compliance, and stakeholders' confidence.
• Risk mitigation with effective insurance coverage oversight.
• Optimal liquidity management through cashflow forecasting and liquidity model.
• Accurate and efficient financial consolidation with managed Group Consolidation system.
• Informed strategic decisions through management accounting insights.
• Financial accuracy and compliance maintained by setting and maintaining accounting policies.
• Strong stakeholder relations with prompt and reliable responses to queries.
• High-performing financial team fostered through leadership and development.

Experience and Attributes we’d like to see

• ACA or MBA qualified, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Proven experience leading a Group Finance function and running audit processes.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and experience in financial leadership within a customer-oriented business.
• Exposure to M&A and external stakeholders, such as private equity and lending banks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially minded, with a track record of driving financial success and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Nice to Have Experience

• Knowledge of the Dutch, German, French, or Spanish language would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days of holiday a year (excluding public holidays) increasing by 1 day each year up to 30 days after 5 years continuous service
• 8 weeks out of the year to work working remotely abroad
• Hybrid working - 1 day a week in the office
• Healthcare, dental and life assurance
• Money Purchase Pension scheme with employer / employee contributions
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Credits to spend each year on company products
• Mental health and wellbeing support available 24 / 7
• Referral bonus when you bring your friends to join the team