Group Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Group Financial Controller, where you will lead financial operations across the UK and EMEA. This role offers the chance to work with a talented team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and driving improvements in accounting systems. With a competitive salary and benefits, including a discretionary bonus and hybrid working, this position is perfect for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy developing teams, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical

Qualifications

• Proven experience in group finance with leadership capabilities.
• Strong background in financial reporting and multi-country oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, tax, treasury, and audit requirements.
• Oversee projects to improve accounting systems and integrate new entities.

Skills

Leadership

Group Finance Management

Continuous Improvement

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Group Financial Controller job, Guildford, Surrey paying up to £120k

Your new company

You will be joining a well established group in the Guildford area in their UK head office. The business has grown significantly in the last five years to £300m + revenue and as such they are seeking a talented finance professional like you to join the team and lead the function across the UK and EMEA regions.

Your new role

Reporting into the Finance Director and partnering closely with the regional Finance Leaders, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of group financial reporting, group tax, group treasury and group audit requirements. Supported by a qualified and progressive team, you will ensure delivery of the monthly activities whilst taking on a number of projects, including improving the balance sheet; developing and streamlining the accounting system; integrating newly acquired entities and supporting the FD with change programmes. This is a very broad role with plenty of scope to develop in a forward-thinking business!

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful and in addition to your accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/equivalent), you should be a proven operator within group finance and have experience of overseeing multiple countries in a technical/group setting. Leadership experience is essential, as is a positive approach to continuous improvement and team development. You will be supported by a finance leader with extensive experience and they are seeking excellent relationship builders and communicators.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary is on offer: discretionary bonus, hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, private medical.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris Evans now.