Group Financial Controller

Hutcheon Mearns; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial operations and reporting in Dundee. This newly created role offers the chance to shape financial strategy within a dynamic manufacturing organization. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial accounting skills and experience with multi-national businesses. This opportunity promises career progression and the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for driving change, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Career progression

Mentoring opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in financial accounting within a group environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills and consolidation experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Manage statutory reporting, tax filings, and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Analytical Skills

Consolidation Experience

Tax Regulations Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

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Head of People Solutions - Dundee | Hutcheon Mearns

Hutcheon Mearns is supporting a dynamic and growing organisation in the manufacturing sector, seeking a Group Financial Controller for their Dundee business. A £60mill t/o group with international entities and diverse customer base, this organisation is on a path to continued growth through acquisition. This role will suit an individual with a strong financial accounting skills set, management experience and ideally exposure to organisations with multiple entities.

The Opportunity

This newly created role offers the opportunity 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, co-ordinate audits and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Key responsibilities;

• Oversee, and prepare consolidated financial reporting 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 of 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 pro-active 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 possibility of moving to 3/2 following probation period)
• Competitive salary (negotiable for the right skills and experience)
• Career progression and mentoring opportunity

Next steps?

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career and joining a company on an exciting growth journey appeals, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Lynsey Campbell in our Dundee office at Hutcheon Mearns on [e-mail] or 07743928692.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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