Group Financial Controller

Marc Daniels; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Interim Group Financial Controller to enhance financial management and reporting processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing finance team while ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive improvements in financial systems, and contribute to key decision-making processes. Join a dynamic and growing business that values excellence and offers outstanding career progression. If you have a passion for finance and a proven track record in group financial reporting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification required.
• Extensive experience in group financial reporting and consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group consolidation process and ensure timely delivery of financial statements.
• Lead preparation of group financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.

Skills

IFRS Compliance

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Technical Skills in Financial Systems

Education

ACA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

Tools

Financial Reporting Tools

Job description

A leading PE backed business with a diverse portfolio of entities is seeking a talented and experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the group’s financial management, reporting, and consolidation processes while benefiting from outstanding career progression within a dynamic and growing business.

Based in their group head office, this role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, manage complex financial reporting tasks, and liaise with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the group consolidation process for a large number of entities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of consolidated financial statements.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide insights into financial performance and contribute to key decision-making processes.
• Ensure the group’s financial reporting aligns with the latest IFRS standards, accounting regulations, and best practices.
• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting requirements.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to the Group Finance Director and other senior management.

Key Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in group financial reporting and consolidation, ideally in a large, multi-entity group
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders.
• Strong technical skills, with experience in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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