Group Financial Controller

AppniaSoft; Caldicot; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing manufacturing group near Newport seeks a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial functions, ensure accurate reporting, and enhance internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with over 3 years of management experience and expertise in acquisition accounting. Responsibilities include driving financial consolidation, managing treasury functions, and conducting variance analyses. The role offers a hybrid working model, 25 days holiday, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Employee assistance programme

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

On-site free parking

Hybrid working 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in management.
• Experience in acquisition accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial and management accounting functions for the Group.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Board.
• Prepare detailed financial reports across business segments.
• Conduct comprehensive variance analyses for internal reporting.
• Identify areas for process improvements and strengthen controls.
• Manage treasury functions and cash flow forecasting.
• Act as the primary contact for the annual audit.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing PE backed manufacturing group based near Newport. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to hire an experienced Group Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Take full responsibility for the financial and management accounting functions for the Group, including leading and developing the finance team.
• Consolidation & Reporting: Responsible for the monthly consolidation of group financial results, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Board and shareholders.
• Business Segment Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports across various business segments, entities, and revenue streams, with a strong understanding of foreign exchange (FX) impacts and intercompany transactions.
• Variance Analysis & Commentary: Develop comprehensive variance analyses and provide insightful commentary on budget and forecast performance for monthly internal reporting, including board and shareholder presentations.
• Control & Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvements and strengthen internal controls across the group to ensure compliance and standardisation.
• Acquisition Integration: Lead the acquisition accounting for newly acquired businesses.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Manage treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and overall cash flow optimisation.
• Audit Liaison: Act as the primary contact for the annual audit, collaborating with the audit team to provide necessary information, documentation and analysis.
• Covenant Reporting: Prepare and submit quarterly covenant reports for banking partners, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of sales tax and VAT returns, ensuring full compliance across the group.

Key Attributes

• Proactive & Solution-Oriented: A natural problem solver with the ability to address challenges head-on and deliver effective solutions.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-Motivated & Detail-Oriented: Highly driven, with strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse complex financial data.
• Collaborative Leader: A hands-on team player who works well with individuals at all levels, including senior management, to achieve shared goals.

Required Experience & Skills

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Post-Qualification Experience: At least 3 years of post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in a management role.
• Acquisition Accounting Expertise: Experience in acquisition accounting.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Employee assistance programme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site free parking
• Hybrid working 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH