Group Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-standing, family-owned business in Liverpool is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. The role involves managing reporting processes, providing strategic insights, and leading a finance team. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and have experience in financial compliance. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £95,000

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

Performance-based bonus up to 20%

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience in financial reporting and compliance in the financial services sector.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage group financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Provide strategic financial insights for senior leadership.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Strategic financial insights

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Opportunity for a Group Financial Controller to join a long-standing, family-owned business with strong values and ambitious growth plans in Liverpool. The role will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance and manage a small team.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation & reputable business in Liverpool. They have businsesses across mutliple sectors and this role sits at Group level. They are well known for internal mobility and career progression, with a great focus on people and benefits.

Description

• Manage and oversee all group financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements and management accounts.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and processes across the organisation.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making at the senior leadership level.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage relationships with external auditors and advisors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Oversee cash flow management and treasury functions to optimise financial performance.
• Lead and mentor a team within the accounting and finance department.

Profile

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and strong technical knowledge.
• Experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance within the financial services industry.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset to support business growth.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of up to £95,000 dependent on experience.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• A performance-based bonus of up to 20%.
• Hybrid working model, with 2-3 days in the Liverpool office.
• Opportunities for career development within a respected business.