Group Financial Controller

Otto James Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller for a technology organization in Manchester. This position involves leading financial reporting, cost management, and stakeholder engagement to drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial analysis, capable of enhancing the finance function and supporting C-suite executives. The role offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £75,000 plus benefits, with a hybrid work model including office presence three days a week.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Pension (6% matched)

Personal and company performance bonus

Training & development budget

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial management skills.
• Experience in capital investment appraisal processes.
• Ability to prepare financial Board packs and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial reporting and analysis for the organization.
• Support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Establish cost management and review processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

KPI Management

Cost management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

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 spike, this year’s acquisitions across Europe and the opening of their new UK offices, will look to add year on year double digit growth. This is an exciting time for the organisation as they look for an additional capital raise.

Our client is at the cutting edge of their field, however, with their growth, and investment, an immediate need to add additional talent at senior Financial Controller level has become apparent. The current finance function is high performing; however, we are looking for Best in Practice and therefore need a talented Financial Controller who can sit with the c-suite and support in their strategic thought process.

The Role

The successful applicant will enter an effective team; however, they will have the immediate requirement to take the team to the next level. “You don’t know what great looks like until you are shown!” – This is why the role is an ideal position for a qualified accountant, who is looking to take on a position with massive career growth, and scope to place a blueprint in their image on a division and organisation in its upward trajectory.

You will be a figurehead in the reporting of capital investment appraisal process, covering both pre and post investment appraisal. Building and monitoring dashboards measuring KPI’s and key performance metrics to support the production of weekly, monthly and annual reporting with commentary.

Supporting stakeholders across the organisation is a key aspect to the role, however we have the desire to secure the services of a commercially minded accountant with the communicative ability to both challenge and support in equal measure - delivering business strategy through the provision of insightful financial analysis, market data and trends. Managing division forecasts, budgets, KPI and balance sheet reviews is a key aspect to the businesses real time position.

Other area’s which you will develop:

• Preparation of financial Board packs and presentations
• Supporting the CFO and Finance Director in delivering the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes across the organisation for the P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and all key KPIs
• Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring that risks are adequately mitigated with appropriate controls and processes are constantly challenged

Cost Modelling

• Creation & ownership of cost & price models capable of supporting business decisions
• Act as an authority to provide consultancy advice as required within the business
• Represent cost & pricing team in support of pitch as appropriate

Pricing

• Responsible for producing all prices and supporting audits
• Implement & maintain pricing standards / disciplines
• Act as first point of contact for internal and external customers/partners to ensure costs/prices are fully understood whilst ensuring competitive position

Cost Management & Reduction

• Establishing cost management & review process across areas of responsibilities
• Managing margin improvement opportunities plans and execution

Cost & Price Strategy

• Create project cost strategy to feed into business planning and drive targets
• Recommend price strategies to Sales and Operations
• Develop and iterate program business models to inform profitability and scenario planning

Salary & Benefits

This is an office based role, with the normal expectation of 3 day per week in the Manchester City Centre offices and 2 working from home if desired.

Salary at c£65,000 to £75,000 basic plus bonus

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension (6% matched)
• Personal and company performance bonus
• Training & development budget