Senior Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Grantham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services business in the UK is seeking a finance leader to enhance their financial team. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting, driving process improvements in a dynamic environment. This role offers an attractive salary package, bonuses, and significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

20% bonus

Excellent career progression opportunities

Board level engagement

Qualifications

• Professional qualification as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and group reporting.
• Experience in team leadership and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and provide strategic insights.
• Design and monitor internal controls for financial security.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Budgeting

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business expanding on a national scale. This exciting opportunity has arisen due to growth, as our client expands their finance team. They are seeking a technically proficient finance leader to oversee financial reporting and group consolidations. This role is ideal for a highly skilled accounting professional eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-evolving environment.

Client Details

Join a growing professional services business expanding nationally. Our client is seeking a finance leader to oversee financial reporting and group consolidations, perfect for a skilled accountant looking to make an impact.

Description

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
2. Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the development and management of budgets, forecasts, and financial models, providing strategic insights for decision-making.
3. Internal Controls & Risk Management: Design and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity, while mitigating financial risks.
4. Team Leadership & Development: Manage and develop the finance team, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration.
5. Stakeholder Reporting & Business Partnering: Act as a liaison with senior leadership, providing financial analysis and performance metrics.
6. Audit & Tax Oversight: Coordinate audits and ensure timely tax filings with external advisors.
7. Process Improvement & Systems Optimization: Drive process enhancements and ERP system improvements for efficiency and scalability.

Profile

Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, group reporting, consolidation tools, and tax regulations.

Job Offer

£75k - £85k per annum

20% bonus

Extensive benefits package

Board level engagement

Excellent career progression opportunities