Group Financial Controller

Michael Page Finance; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in West Yorkshire seeks a Group Financial Controller to oversee the group’s financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accurate reporting to drive the company’s goals.

The successful candidate will strengthen the finance function, improve processes and controls, and support the wider growth strategy of the Group while leading a finance team and coordinating with external auditors.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.
• Strong background in financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee group financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards.
• Provide strategic financial advice to support business decisions.
• Lead and develop the finance team to meet organisational objectives.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance across the group.
• Implement and improve financial systems and controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic advisory

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications

Job description

As a Group Financial Controller in the FMCG industry based in West Yorkshire, you'll oversee the financial operations and ensure accurate reporting to support the company's goals. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the finance function, improving processes and controls, and supporting the wider growth strategy of the Group.

Client Details

This role is with a company in the FMCG industry located in West Yorkshire.

Description

• Manage and oversee group financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards.
• Provide strategic financial advice to support business decisions.
• Lead and develop the finance team to meet organisational objectives.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance across the group.
• Implement and improve financial systems and controls.

Profile

A successful Group Financial Controller should have:

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong background in financial reporting and compliance or industry relevant finance functions.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of the FMCG/Manufacturing industry would be an advantage.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £80,000 to £90,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Healthcare benefits.