Group Financial Controller

New Avenues; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Group Financial Controller, where you'll enhance financial processes across multiple entities in the UK. This pivotal role demands a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial control, reporting, and team management. Your contributions will ensure operational efficiency and support the implementation of a new ERP system while working within a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership skills managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with understanding of UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements and oversee statutory accounts.
• Own month-end close processes and ensure integrity of the general ledger.
• Manage the external audit process and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

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Join a highly successful, entrepreneurial retail and wholesale group with a reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and ambitious growth. With a diverse portfolio and a strong presence across the UK, this company is known for spotting new opportunities and driving continual improvement throughout its operations. Their collaborative culture, forward-thinking leadership, and commitment to investing in people and technology make them a stand-out employer in the sector.

As Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of the business, leading all aspects of financial control, reporting, and operations across multiple UK entities. This is a hands-on, high-impact position where you will work closely with senior management to deliver best-in-class financial processes, help drive the implementation of a new ERP system and manage both a talented local team and an established offshore finance function.

This role requires an individual who is fully qualified with a number of years post qualified experience.

The position will initially be a 12 month contract and you'll be required to be in the Croydon offices 4 days a week..

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements across all group entities in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee the end-to-end production of statutory accounts for all legal entities, including managing the transition of this process from external providers to in-house.
• Own and continuously improve the month-end close process to reduce timelines and enhance accuracy and insight.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and oversee chart of accounts maintenance and journal entries.
• Play a key role in the selection and implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring seamless integration with financial operations and reporting.
• Drive automation and efficiency through optimal use of financial systems and tools.
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash management, banking relationships, and intercompany funding.
• Ensure timely and accurate intercompany reconciliations and settlements.
• Manage the end-to-end external audit process and ensure timely delivery of audit deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Design, implement and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Lead and develop the Financial Operations team, setting clear objectives, providing coaching and supporting career progression.

About You:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of managing and developing finance teams (ideally both local and offshore)
• Significant experience in a senior financial control or financial reporting role within a multi-entity business
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid/proven understanding of UK accounting standards
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and deliver operational efficiencies
• Experience of implementing and optimising financial systems, with experience in ERP projects a plus
• Excellent communicator, able to present complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment, with a focus on continuous improvement

If you’re looking for a challenging, rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact and be part of a dynamic, growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted regarding this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail and Wholesale

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