Group Financial Controller

Otto James Consulting Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Group Financial Controller to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role promises significant career growth as you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a rapidly growing organization. With a focus on capital investment analysis, cost management, and strategic decision-making, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive business success. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing finance function while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Pension (6% matched)

Personal and company performance bonus

Training & development budget

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Proven track record in managing budgets and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Reporting on capital investment appraisals and financial performance.
• Supporting CFO in annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Creating cost and price strategies to support business decisions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Cost Modelling

Strategic Decision Making

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Job Description

Otto James Consulting is exclusively supporting a Manchester-based technology organisation as they look to increase their senior finance talent by recruiting a Group Financial Controller to sit within their new commercial structure.

With 2024/2025 revenues expected to spike, this year's acquisitions across Europe and the opening of their new UK offices will aim for year-on-year double-digit growth. This is an exciting time for the organisation as they seek an additional capital raise.

Our client is at the forefront of their field. However, with growth and investment, there is an immediate need to add senior Financial Controller talent. The current finance function is high-performing; however, they seek the best in practice, requiring a talented Financial Controller who can collaborate with the C-suite and support strategic decision-making.

The Role:

The successful candidate will join an effective team but will be expected to elevate the team to the next level. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant seeking significant career growth and the opportunity to shape a division and organization on an upward trajectory.

You will be a key figure in reporting on capital investment appraisals, covering both pre- and post-investment analysis. Building and monitoring dashboards to measure KPIs and key performance metrics will support weekly, monthly, and annual reporting with commentary.

Supporting stakeholders across the organization is crucial. We are looking for a commercially minded accountant with excellent communication skills to challenge and support, delivering business strategy through insightful financial analysis, market data, and trends. Managing division forecasts, budgets, KPIs, and balance sheet reviews will be vital.

Additional development areas include:

• Preparation of financial Board packs and presentations
• Supporting the CFO and Finance Director in annual budgeting and reforecasting processes across P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and KPIs
• Maintaining a robust financial control environment with adequate risk mitigation and continuous process improvement

Cost Modelling

• Creation and ownership of cost and price models supporting business decisions
• Providing consultancy advice within the business
• Supporting pitches as part of the cost & pricing team

Pricing

• Producing prices and supporting audits
• Implementing and maintaining pricing standards
• Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external customers/partners to ensure cost and price understanding and competitiveness

Cost Management & Reduction

• Establishing cost management and review processes
• Managing margin improvement opportunities and execution

Cost & Price Strategy

• Creating project cost strategies for business planning and target driving
• Recommending price strategies to Sales and Operations
• Developing business models for profitability and scenario planning

Salary & Benefits

This is an office-based role, with an expectation of 3 days per week in Manchester City Center and 2 days remote if desired.

• Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 plus bonus
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension (6% matched)
• Personal and company performance bonus
• Training & development budget