Group Financial Controller

Michael Page Business Support; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Michael Page Business Support in Brighton is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations for the group. You will manage accounting processes, reporting, and compliance to keep the business financially on track.

Based in the manufacturing sector with a hybrid working arrangement, the role requires ACCA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, strong technical accounting knowledge, and leadership to guide a finance team and interact with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in managing financial controls and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to guide and support a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial reporting and consolidation process across the group.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Oversee budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement effective financial controls and policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support the finance team with training and professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Financial reporting

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

The Group Financial Controller role in Brighton is all about managing the financial operations and ensuring everything runs smoothly for the business services sector. You'll be responsible for overseeing accounting processes, reporting, and compliance to help the company stay on track financially.

Client Details

This role is within the manufacturing industry and is based in Brighton.

Description

• Lead and manage the financial reporting and consolidation process across the group.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Oversee budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement effective financial controls and policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support the finance team with training and professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

Profile

A successful Group Financial Controller should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in managing financial controls and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to guide and support a finance team effectively.

Job Offer

• Salary between £90,000 and £100,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Private healthcare coverage.
• Performance-based bonus.
• 28 days of annual leave.