Group Financial Controller

ABPM Recruitment Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Financial Controller for a prominent international consumer goods manufacturer based in Warwickshire, West Midlands. This role involves leading a finance team across Europe, managing financial reporting and controls, and preparing for strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong leadership experience in international manufacturing. A competitive salary package is offered, including bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an international manufacturing business.
• Strong management accounting and controls background.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and supervise an established finance team across European locations.
• Prepare and present consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Facilitate group budget process in line with business plans.
• Analyse performance against budget and report on working capital.
• Track and review forecast overseas currency transactions.
• Review and implement improved inventory systems.
• Prepare VAT, import & export duty returns and corporate tax reporting.
• Monitor group cash balances and minimise transaction and financing costs.
• Oversee the supplier invoicing and payment process.
• Support overseas subsidiaries.

Skills

Leadership

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Budget management

International accounting standards

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

£100,000 to £110,000 plus Car, Bonus and Benefits Package

Warwickshire, West Midlands

A market-leading and iconic branded international consumer goods manufacturer has retained ABPM to recruit a Group Financial Controller to lead, guide and motivate a finance team. Reporting to the CFO, this role represents an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop into a Group Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer. A broad remit beyond the core elements of group financial accounting, including statutory accounts, audit, tax and VAT awaits the successful individual who secures this exceptional appointment.

As part of the senior management team, the role reports to the CFO, working closely to provide insight for decision-making for short and long-term budgets and planning.

A perfect opportunity for a proactive, results-oriented leader to drive financial performance and commercial focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and supervise an established finance team across European locations.
• Prepare and present consolidated monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and forecasts.
• Facilitate group budget process in line with business plans.
• Analyse performance against budget and report on working capital.
• Track and review forecast overseas currency transactions to enable hedging against potential rate fluctuations.
• Review and implement improved inventory systems with robust controls and checks.
• Prepare VAT, import & export duty returns and corporate tax reporting.
• Monitor group cash balances and minimise transaction and financing costs.
• Oversee the supplier invoicing and payment process.
• Support overseas subsidiaries.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven leadership experience in an international manufacturing business. Have a strong management accounting and controls background, and possess in-depth knowledge of accounting standards.