Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Logistics and Supply Chain sector is seeking a dynamic Group Financial Controller to lead financial excellence and governance. This high-profile role involves overseeing group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and managing financial consolidation processes. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified with extensive experience in international finance and a proven track record in M&A integration. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and operational efficiency, where your leadership will drive transformative change and support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience in group-level finance within international businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate reports.
• Oversee month-end close process and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Drive financial transformation initiatives and enhance processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Mergers and Acquisitions

IFRS Compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

ACA Qualified

Job description

Job Description

Location: Greater Manchester

Sector: Logistics and Supply Chain

Salary: Up to £150,000

We are retained by a leading global player in the Logistics and Supply Chain sector. With a strong legacy of innovation and excellence, the business is at the cutting edge of developing groundbreaking services for their clients worldwide.

With a turnover exceeding £1 billion, the business operates across multiple international markets and has built a strong reputation for quality, agility, and strategic foresight. As it embarks on its next phase of growth, the company remains dedicated to accelerating expansion, enhancing operational efficiency, and upholding financial excellence.

To support its ambitious plans for market growth, digital innovation, and strategic acquisitions, the organisation is seeking an accomplished and dynamic Group Financial Controller. This high-profile leadership position is central to refining and advancing the finance function while driving financial excellence, governance, and transformational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Establish and enforce robust internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures covering budget accounting, cash flow, credit management, and administrative functions.
• Drive financial transformation initiatives and collaborate with global markets to enhance processes and implement system improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to a structured system of accounting policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and maintain financial accuracy.
• Implement tools and methodologies to identify, analyse, and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Oversee the structure and operations of the accounting department to enhance efficiency and align with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and statutory regulations through continuous monitoring and governance.
• Manage the financial consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely issuance of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Lead the financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, onboarding, and seamless integration.
• Oversee purchase price allocations and coordinate with external auditors and valuation specialists.
• Drive change management initiatives and enhance financial processes to support long-term business growth and scalability.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA qualified (trained in practice) with a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience in group-level finance within international businesses with complex financial structures.
• Proven track record in multi-entity consolidations at scale, managing the intricacies of large, complex organisations.
• Hands-on experience with balance sheet reconciliation, month-end close, and audit processes.
• Experience in PE environments, preferably within supply chain, industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong M&A integration experience, including due diligence and post-acquisition financial structuring.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.

For more information, please apply for this role or contact Alba Amigo at [emailprotected]