Group Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm is looking for a qualified accountant to take on a key leadership role within finance. This position involves supporting the Finance Director, contributing to financial strategy, and managing robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills, with a competitive salary range of £80,000 to £100,000 per annum and attractive benefits, including a car and bonus.

Benefits

Car

Bonus

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in managing and developing teams.
• Ability to provide strategic insight and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in maintaining robust financial controls.
• Contribute to finance strategy as part of the leadership team.
• Manage relationships with the global shared service centre.
• Oversee external financial relationships with various entities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership capability

Strategic insight

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

• A key leadership role
• Excellent salary with Car and bonus

About Our Client

Opportunity to work within a large UK operation as part of a global corporation, offering significant exposure, influence, and career development.

Job Description

Leadership

• Support the Finance Director in maintaining robust financial controls.
• Contribute to finance strategy and continuous improvement as part of the leadership team.
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team on financial matters.
• Manage relationships with the global shared service centre.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the Financial Accounting team.
• Oversee external financial relationships with banks, HMRC, pension trustees, and auditors.

Controls & Compliance

• Own and manage the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy under IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Maintain strong financial controls across accounting and controlling.
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation (corporate tax, VAT, Intrastat).
• Manage cash flow, monthly and year-end reporting, and Companies House filings.
• Oversee capex reporting, pension strategy, and internal/external audits.
• Drive improvements in working capital and accounting processes.
• Ensure all financial processes are documented and expenditure policies applied.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified accountant, ideally ACA or ACCA.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide strategic insight.
• Highly proactive, able to work independently and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges.
• Proven leadership capability with experience in managing and developing teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000 per annum.
• Attractive benefits package, including a car and bonus.