Group Financial Controller

Austin Fraser; Moffat; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defence sector is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial operations across international locations. This pivotal role involves managing compliance with financial regulations and overseeing audits while contributing to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical finance skills and experience in international environments, particularly in manufacturing or engineering. Join a fast-growth engineering business that values continuous improvement and offers flexible working arrangements, private healthcare, and a market-leading holiday allowance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Market leading paid holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Enhanced pension contribution

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in international environments.
• Strong technical finance skills for multi-entity consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team, promoting improvement and collaboration.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting for international entities.

Skills

Technical finance skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

A fast-growth engineering business which operates in the defence sector is seeking a Group Financial Controller to take ownership of financial operations across its international locations.
This business operates at the cutting edge of the defence and engineering industries and this position will be key in ensuring robust compliance and governance while supporting and steering financial strategy.

What the Group Financial Controller role will involve:

1. Lead and mentor the accounting team, promoting continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
2. Contribute to strategic decision making and represent finance at senior leadership meetings.
3. Oversee consolidated financial reporting for international entities.
4. Manage international tax matters, including compliance and transfer pricing.
5. Ensure compliance with financial regulations (UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS), and mitigate risks related to international transactions and regulatory frameworks.
6. Act as the key liaison with auditors and professional advisors, ensuring timely, accurate submissions and identifying areas of financial opportunity.

Suitable Candidate for the Group Financial Controller vacancy:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with experience of working in international environments. Manufacturing, engineering or defence sector experience is highly desirable.
2. Strong technical finance skills will be needed as this role will manage multi-entity consolidation and overseeing audits.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Additional benefits and information for the Group Financial Controller role:

1. Private healthcare and life assurance
2. Market leading paid holiday allowance
3. Flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development and training
4. Enhanced pension contribution

This role will be based at the Portsmouth office at least 3 days per week.

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