Group Financial Controller

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the southwest is seeking a Group Financial Controller to provide strategic oversight and leadership in financial control, compliance, and reporting. The role involves managing finance teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, and enhancing financial procedures. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial leadership and a strong knowledge of cash flow management.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Car

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in financial leadership roles with improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of annual statutory accounts and coordinate audits.
• Oversee financial controls and procedures for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our client, a leading organisation based in the southwest, is currently seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller, to join their forward-thinking team on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for providing strategic oversight and leadership across all aspects of financial control, compliance, and reporting for the organisation. You will play an integral role in leading and developing finance teams, ensuring compliance, technical accuracy, and reporting excellence, while driving best practices and business performance.

The responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts and coordinate the audit process.
• Evaluate and enhance financial controls and procedures to ensure adherence to best practices across the organisation.
• Supervise the preparation and review of annual financial statements, including subsidiary accounts and group consolidation.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to the Finance Team to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee all tax-related activities, including corporation tax, VAT, payroll taxes, and liaise with external advisors as needed.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts to secure liquidity, optimise debt costs, and maximise returns on surplus funds.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliation processes, producing monthly summaries to highlight risks and opportunities.

The candidate:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent certification).
• Demonstrated success in financial leadership roles, including driving significant improvement projects in fast-paced environments.
• Solid experience in accounting or audit firms, with expertise in group consolidations, statutory accounts, and tax compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of cash flow management, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver transformative initiatives.

This position comes with a strong package made up of competitive base, car and bonus. If you would like to know more about this Group Financial Controller opportunity, please get in touch with Jamie Wall, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Accounting, and Financial Services

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