Group Financial Controller

Mackie Myers; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackie Myers is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead consolidation and reporting across the UK, US and Europe for a growing SME technology business. You will report to the CFO and work with finance colleagues to provide clear information for decision-making and future growth.

The role is hands-on, focusing on strengthening controls, processes and timetables as the group expands, including involvement in budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience as a Group Financial Controller or senior group reporting role.
• Strong experience of group consolidation in a multi-entity business.
• Strong technical accounting, financial control and management-reporting skills.
• Hands-on in a lean or evolving finance function.
• Ability to improve reporting processes, controls and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly group consolidation process across UK, US and European entities.
• Produce accurate and timely consolidated management accounts and group reporting.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations, balances and eliminations.
• Review entity submissions and ensure consistent accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Monitor foreign currency translation and the impact of exchange movements on group results.
• Prepare clear financial analysis and reporting for the CFO and senior leadership team.
• Coordinate the preparation of statutory accounts and support external audits across relevant entities.
• Maintain and improve group financial controls, processes and reporting timetables.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning. Monitor cash flow and working capital across the group.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance systems, consolidation tools and reporting processes.
• Work with finance and operational colleagues to resolve reporting issues and improve data quality.
• Provide insight on group performance, highlighting trends, risks and areas requiring attention.
• Support the CFO with commercial analysis and growth initiatives.

Skills

Consolidation

Financial reporting

Intercompany reconciliations

Cash flow management

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation tools

Job description

Our client is a growing SME technology business with operations across the UK, US and Europe. The business has delivered year-on-year growth and plans to expand further in the US market.

Reporting to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will lead group financial reporting and consolidation across the international business. This is a hands-on role for someone who can ensure accurate, timely reporting while strengthening controls and processes as the group grows.

You’ll work closely with the CFO and finance colleagues across the business, providing clear financial information to support decisions and the company’s next stage of development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly group consolidation process across UK, US and European entities
• Produce accurate and timely consolidated management accounts and group reporting
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations, balances and eliminations
• Review entity submissions and ensure consistent accounting policies and reporting standards
• Monitor foreign currency translation and the impact of exchange movements on group results
• Prepare clear financial analysis and reporting for the CFO and senior leadership team
• Coordinate the preparation of statutory accounts and support external audits across relevant entities
• Maintain and improve group financial controls, processes and reporting timetables
• Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planningMonitor cash flow and working capital across the group
• Identify opportunities to improve finance systems, consolidation tools and reporting processes
• Work with finance and operational colleagues to resolve reporting issues and improve data quality
• Provide insight on group performance, highlighting trends, risks and areas requiring attention
• Support the CFO with commercial analysis and growth initiatives

Successful Candidate

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Experience as a Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller or in a senior group reporting role
• Strong experience of group consolidation in a multi-entity business
• Strong technical accounting, financial control and management-reporting skills
• Comfortable working hands-on in a lean or evolving finance function
• Able to improve reporting processes, controls and systems
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with finance colleagues and senior stakeholders
• Experience in an SME or growing business would be advantageous

Why Join?

• Take ownership of group consolidation in an international technology business
• Work closely with an experienced CFO and senior leadership team
• Help strengthen group reporting and controls as the business expands
• Contribute to the company’s continued growth, including its US expansion
• Join a growing organisation where you can make a visible impact

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.