Group Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Performance-based bonus

Private Medical Cover

Job summary

ACCA Careers is partnering with a Leeds-based technology business backed by Private Equity to recruit a Group Financial Controller. You will oversee financial reporting, compliance, and financial planning to support the company’s goals.

You will lead the accounting and finance team, manage cash flow, and provide strategic insights to the CFO, with a hybrid working arrangement and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA required.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proactive mindset to improve processes and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of financial reporting and ensure regulatory compliance, with focus on revenue recognition.
• Monitor and manage cash flow for financial stability.
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions.
• Be a strong communicator and right-hand person to the CFO.
• Ensure robust internal controls and risk management.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators as required.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Job description

This Group Financial Controller role in Leeds is all about overseeing the financial operations within this business in the Technology industry. You'll make sure everything runs smoothly by managing reporting, compliance, and supporting financial planning to support the business's overall goals.

Client Details

This business is a technology based business based in Leeds backed by Private Equity. The team is run by an impressive CFO.

Description

• Manage all aspects of financial reporting and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, with a particular focus on Revenue Recognition.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure financial stability.
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business decision-making.
• Be a strong communicator and right-hand person to the CFO
• Ensure strong internal controls and risk management practices are in place.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required.

Profile

A Successful Group Financial Controller Should Have

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Confidence in providing financial insights to senior stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and ensuring compliance.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £90,000 to £110,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Private Medical Cover