Group Financial Controller

Get Recruited Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Career development

Job summary

Get Recruited Ltd in Chorley is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, compliance and controls across multiple group companies. This senior role partners with senior management to support growth and drive process improvements.

You will manage month-end close, consolidate reporting, intercompany accounts, statutory accounts and year-end audits, while maintaining strong financial controls and robust management information for Board

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experience as Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager or similar, with multi-entity exposure.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with group reporting.
• Experience with statutory accounts and external audits.
• Excellent financial controls and balance sheet management.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close across multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial information and management reports.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain controls.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and internal recharges.
• Support statutory accounts, year-end audit and external auditors.

Skills

Technical accounting

Intercompany accounting

Excel skills

Stakeholder comms

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

CHORLEY

Up to £75,000 + GREAT BENEFITS + CAREER DEVELOPMENT

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're working with a successful and growing business that's continuing to invest in its people, systems and finance function as part of its long-term growth plans.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager to join the business in a senior position, taking responsibility for financial reporting, compliance and financial controls across a number of group companies. Working closely with senior management, you'll help ensure the finance function continues to support the business as it grows.

The role would suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and is looking for a varied position with exposure to senior stakeholders and ongoing business improvement projects.

THE GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll be responsible for a broad range of financial and operational accounting duties, including:

• Managing the month-end close process and producing consolidated financial information across multiple companies
• Preparing monthly management reports and ensuring financial information is accurate and delivered on time
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
• Looking after intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and internal recharges
• Preparing cash flow reports and supporting balance sheet forecasting
• Coordinating the preparation of statutory accounts and managing the year-end audit process
• Working with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional contacts
• Ensuring the business remains compliant with accounting standards, VAT and other statutory requirements
• Maintaining accounting policies and helping to keep financial procedures up to date
• Supporting the setup of new companies within the group, including finance processes and reporting structures
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and helping to introduce more efficient ways of working
• Supporting the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting tools
• Providing guidance and support to Management Accountants and junior members of the finance team
• Producing financial information and analysis to support senior management and Board decisions
• Assisting with business projects as the group continues to grow

THE PERSON:

Essential

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience
• Current experience as a Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance position, with multi-entity or Group Accounts experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing group financial reports
• Experience producing statutory accounts and managing external audits
• Good understanding of financial controls, balance sheet management and compliance
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or finance systems
• Able to communicate confidently with colleagues across the business and senior management
• A practical approach with good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience within the construction, property or engineering sectors
• Previous involvement in improving finance processes or implementing new systems
• Experience supporting business growth, acquisitions or changes to group structure

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.