Group Financial Controller

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defence sector is on the lookout for a Group Financial Controller to spearhead financial operations across international locations. This pivotal role involves leading an accounting team, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and contributing to strategic decision-making at the senior leadership level. The company values continuous improvement and collaboration, making this an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong technical finance skills. With a focus on professional development and flexible working arrangements, this role promises a rewarding career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Market Leading Paid Holiday Allowance

Flexible Working Arrangements

Ongoing Professional Development

Enhanced Pension Contribution

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the accounting team for continuous improvement.
• Oversee financial reporting and manage international tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS regulations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

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