Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial operations in their Dundee office. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and managing a small finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, particularly within multi-national environments, and possess the skills to drive process enhancements. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization. Join a company dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Mentoring Opportunities

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting within a group environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills and consolidation experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and prepare consolidated financial reports ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Manage statutory reporting, tax filings, and liaise with external auditors.
• Lead a small finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Management Experience

Analytical Skills

Tax Regulations Knowledge

Consolidation Experience

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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Hutcheon Mearns - Group Financial Controller

Hutcheon Mearns supports a dynamic and growing organisation in the manufacturing sector, seeking a Group Financial Controller for their Dundee business. The company is a £60 million turnover group with international entities and a diverse customer base, on a path of continued growth through acquisition. This role suits an individual with strong financial accounting skills, management experience, and ideally exposure to organisations with multiple entities.

The Opportunity

This newly created role offers the chance to lead financial reporting, compliance, and oversee financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, manage financial statements, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and prepare consolidated financial reports across multiple entities (UK and international), ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing performance insights.
• Manage statutory reporting, tax filings, VAT returns, and liaise with external auditors.
• Lead financial operations, ensuring strong controls and efficient month-end/year-end processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring, providing recommendations for performance improvement.
• Drive process enhancements, implementing improved financial processes and reporting tools.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive operational excellence.

About You

This role is ideal for a Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with experience in financial accounting within a group environment. Prior exposure to multi-national businesses is highly desirable, along with strong technical accounting skills and consolidation experience. Knowledge of tax regulations, VAT, and corporate tax compliance would also be advantageous.

This opportunity may suit a candidate transitioning from professional practice to industry, bringing valuable experience in accounts preparation and audit for group structures.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to key stakeholders. A proactive problem solver with excellent attention to detail, you will be adept at managing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement and driving change, will be key to success in this role.

Further Information

• Hybrid working (4 days in-office initially, with the possibility of moving to 3/2 following probation)
• Competitive salary (negotiable for the right skills and experience)
• Career progression and mentoring opportunities

Next Steps

If you are interested in advancing your career and joining a company on an exciting growth journey, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Lynsey Campbell at Hutcheon Mearns, Dundee, via email or phone at [emailprotected] or 07743928692.

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered, as no sponsorship is available.