Group Financial Controller - IFRS & Audit Leader

Thg Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Compassionate leave

Buy back up to 3 days

On-site gym

On-site GP

Subsidised bus pass

Job summary

THG is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join the Group Finance team in Manchester. You will lead UK and global financial reporting, oversee IFRS compliance, and support the Group Finance Director across governance and audit activities.

You’ll manage a team of five, partner with tax, treasury and investor relations, and drive process improvements and automation across financial controls. A qualified ACA/ACCA with 5+ years post-qualification experience in large corporate or listed

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) with 5+ years post qualified experience.
• Understanding the principles of accounting and auditing, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and strong IFRS technical accounting experience
• Experience of working with large corporate and / or listed businesses preferred
• Strong communication skills as this will involve dealing with a wide range of stakeholders across the business
• An individual who is keen to build strong networks
• Understanding of financial controls framework, and process best practice
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment
• Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines is essential,
• A confident mindset, comfortable in dealing with a wide range of key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Head up our Group-wide compliance responsibilities, project planning and managing a team of to deliver each workstream.
• Prepare technical management papers documenting accounting decisions made to be reported to the Board and Audit Committee.
• Be the key contact for the auditors, leading the team on the delivery of the THG Group audit, interim and other reporting requirements.
• Own relationships with specialist advisors.
• Review and deliver high quality financial statements compliant with IFRS.
• Opportunity to get involved with one off projects throughout the year.
• Constantly challenge the status quo on how we can improve controls across the Group, implement ideas and improvements to strength our financial controls.
• Lead the implementation of technology solutions to automate solutions and transforming the processes.
• Direct and mentor junior members of the team,
• Build strong networks across the business, regularly liaising with the divisional teams, FP&A, legal and tax teams.
• Report to the Group CFO and Deputy CFO regularly on key issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)

Job description

THG is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join the Group Finance team in Manchester. You will lead UK and global financial reporting, oversee IFRS compliance, and support the Group Finance Director across governance and audit activities.

You’ll manage a team of five, partner with tax, treasury and investor relations, and drive process improvements and automation across financial controls. A qualified ACA/ACCA with 5+ years post-qualification experience in large corporate or listed