Group Financial Controller

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company in the UK seeks a qualified accountant to join their senior leadership team. This role involves managing financial accounting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills in a dynamic financial environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive bonus

Agile & flexible working

Private healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in IFRS and UK GAAP reporting.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Experience managing tax, cash flow, pensions, and working capital.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Finance Director and leading the financial accounting team.
• Ensuring accurate balance sheet management and tax compliance.
• Developing and maintaining financial processes and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Problem-Solving

Financial Controls

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Opportunity to join a global & very successful manufacturing business
• Be part of the senior leadership team & drive the strategy of the business

About Our Client

The client is a large, global manufacturing company with a strong presence across the UK, operating within a broader European and international structure.

Job Description

• Leadership & Strategy - Supporting the Finance Director, leading the financial accounting team, partnering with the Executive Leadership Team, and managing relationships with the global shared service center.
• Financial Controls & Compliance - Ensuring accurate balance sheet management, tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT), IFRS & UK GAAP reporting, and overseeing financial audits and Companies House filings.
• Working Capital & Cash Flow Management - Managing cash flow, capex reporting, currency requirements, pensions, and external financial relationships (banks, auditors, HMRC, pension trustees).
• Process Improvement & Governance - Developing and maintaining financial processes, controls, and policies while driving continuous improvement in reporting, expenditure management, and financial strategy.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a strong technical background in IFRS and UK GAAP reporting, financial controls, and compliance. They will have proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to develop and motivate a finance team while driving process improvements. A commercially aware and strategic thinker, they will have strong communication skills to effectively partner with senior leadership and external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and HMRC. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate proactive problem-solving abilities, a keen eye for detail, and experience managing tax, cash flow, pensions, and working capital within a complex, regulated business environment. Experience with SAP and shared service centers is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Salary circa £80,000-£90,000
• Car allowance
• Competitive bonus
• Agile & flexible working
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme