Group Financial Controller

Matchtech Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks a Group Financial Controller to join the finance team in Poole, Dorset. The role oversees group reporting, treasury, taxation, governance, and controls for a standalone entity in the maritime sector.

The ideal candidate will lead a global finance team, drive improvements to ERP systems and reporting processes, and ensure robust financial controls while partnering with senior leadership on strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CPA.
• Extensive experience in group financial reporting, consolidation and controls.
• Proven treasury, taxation, and governance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual group financial statements.
• Oversee consolidation of global results and intercompany eliminations.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and maintain strong financial controls.
• Manage external audits and relationships with auditors, advisers and regulators.
• Oversee global cash management, liquidity planning and debt facilities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a specialist organisation is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join its finance team in Poole, Dorset. This permanent role will play a central part in supporting the business as it operates as a standalone entity, with responsibility for group financial reporting, treasury, taxation, governance and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual group financial statements
• Oversee the consolidation of global financial results, including intercompany eliminations
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS and GAAP
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes
• Manage external audits and relationships with auditors, advisers, regulators and financial institutions
• Oversee global cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, debt facilities and working capital
• Lead foreign exchange risk management, hedging strategies, taxation compliance and transfer pricing activities
• Drive improvements across financial systems, ERP platforms, reporting processes and automation

Leadership and Stakeholder Management:

• Lead, mentor and develop a global finance team
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight and strategic guidance
• Support acquisition integration, restructuring and the development of scalable finance processes
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the group
• Identify and mitigate financial, treasury and tax risks across the organisation

Job Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CPA or an equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in group financial reporting, consolidation and financial controls
• Expertise in treasury management, taxation, cash flow and working capital management
• In-depth understanding of accounting standards and corporate governance requirements
• Experience leading and developing finance teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a high level of attention to detail

Desirable Experience:

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, integration or business restructuring
• Knowledge of major ERP systems, such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics
• Understanding of financial and regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions

If you are a technically strong finance professional seeking an influential Group Financial Controller role within the maritime sector, to join our client's evolving organisation in Poole.