Group Financial Controller - Hybrid

Sheridan Maine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join a well-established Hampshire-based organisation. The successful candidate will lead the finance team, overseeing statutory and management reporting while providing expert advice to senior stakeholders. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a supportive culture, and a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive culture

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial control and reporting.
• Experience in a large, multi-entity group environment.
• Expertise in IFRS and comprehensive understanding of current accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the reporting team and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee financial reporting and preparation of financial statements.
• Manage year-end and audit processes alongside internal teams and external auditors.

Skills

Financial control

Technical accounting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical capability

Education

Fully qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Sheridan Maine is proud to be partnering with a large well-established, and interesting Hampshire-based organisation to recruit for a Group Financial Controller position. This is a key, wide-ranging role, responsible for the Groups financial control environment and financial reporting.

In a collaborative and supportive culture, the successful candidate will lead the group finance team, drive statutory and management reporting, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the large, technically focused reporting team.
• Oversee and lead the monthly, interim and annual financial reporting and preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage the year-end and audit processes, collaborating with internal teams and external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting advice across the business, monitoring changes in legislation and assessing their impact.

The Successful Group Financial Controller

• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with extensive experience in financial control and reporting.
• Experience working in a large, multi-entity group environment, ideally in a similar role.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with expertise in IFRS and a comprehensive understanding of current accounting standards.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to quickly interpret complex information and present it clearly and succinctly.
• A proactive approach, with a strong drive for continuous improvement and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Whats On Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and people-focused culture.
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Sheridan Maine or submit your application today - click on apply as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

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