Group Financial Controller

Rapid Recruitment Services; Harrow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller in Harrow to lead financial operations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years' experience in financial management, is fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), and possesses strong Excel skills, including macros. This role offers responsibilities in managing finance departments, ensuring compliance, and producing key financial reports.

Benefits

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial management.
• Proven experience using Sage Accounting and Payroll systems.
• Strong Excel skills, including macros and lookup tables.
• Minimum 5 years' management experience within a multi-company or group structure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of finance including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management.
• Manage cash flow and review internal financial reports.
• Implement financial reporting systems in line with regulations.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Financial management

Excel skills

Budget management

Cost reduction strategies

Audit compliance

Education

ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Sage Accounting and Payroll systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established group of companies to recruit an experienced Financial Controller with a minimum of 10 years' experience to oversee all finance and accounts operations across multiple entities.

Role Purpose

The Financial Controller will lead the finance function, overseeing the performance and output of the finance and accounts departments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of company finance including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Management Accounts, and Payroll.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage cash flow and regularly review internal financial reports.
• Review and enhance accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
• Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, filed, and reported.
• Implement and maintain financial reporting systems in line with government regulations.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.
• Develop and monitor budgets and financial plans for multiple business units.
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies.
• Analyse financial reports to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Introduce systems to minimise errors in data collection and financial calculations.
• Support system migrations and contribute to process improvement initiatives, including digital document management.

Requirements

• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial management.
• Proven experience using Sage Accounting and Payroll systems.
• Strong Excel skills, including macros and lookup tables.
• Minimum 5 years' management experience within a multi-company or group structure.
• Confident working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial business environment.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Employee discounts

Locations: Harrow