Group Financial Controller

Accountancy Recruit; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Financial Controller for a Manchester-based client. This position requires overseeing management accounts, compliance with tax obligations, and providing financial analysis. Candidates should have a strong technical accounting background, and experience in managing finance teams. The role is initially on-site with potential for hybrid work, offering competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance function.
• At least 3 years managing a team.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Provide insightful analysis and variance reporting.
• Prepare and review corporation tax packs.

Skills

Technical accounting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Management of multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a Manchester based client to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This role would suit a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Finance Director with a strong technical accounting background and excellent leadership The role will initially be on site but can move to a hybrid model with 2 days working at home. Our client is a service business operating internationally and this is an exciting opportunity to join ahead of continued growth. The Group Financial Controller will have the following experience:

• Oversee the preparation and timely production of accurate monthly management accounts, ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations and divisional central cost allocations are reviewed for accuracy.
• Provide insightful analysis,including monthly variance reporting against budget, prior periods and years, and engage divisional management through regular review meetings.
• Prepare and review corporation tax packs for external advisors, responding to queries and ensuring all tax returns are submitted within statutory deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with all other tax obligations including adherence to international transfer pricing regulations.
• Oversee production and review statutory accounts for UK entities and consolidated group accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statementsand all relevant notes, ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Manage internal and external audit processes across the group and subsidiaries, providing auditors with comprehensive information and ensuring delivery of audited accounts within deadlines.
• Ensure monthly credit line reconciliations and covenant compliance is completed accurately, as well as weekly cash flow forecasting to optimize intercompany cash movements.
• Support the CFO in preparing annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment across multiple divisions and profit centers.
• Maintain awareness of foreign exchange impacts and ensure accurate accounting for international subsidiaries.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to the Board and senior stakeholders as required.

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)with a strong technical foundation.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance function, with at least 3 years managing a team ofmulti-disciplinary staff.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and group consolidations.
• Strong experience liaising with professional advisors.
• Exposure to international business, multi-currency accounting, and foreign exchange management.
• Experience working in a group with turnover of £100m–£300m.
• Experience in M&A transactions is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

The salary advertised for this role is a guideline, the salary offered will commensurate with experience.