Senior Group Financial Controller — Multi-Entity Finance Leader

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

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Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd is working with a growing Chorley business to appoint a Group Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, compliance and controls across several group companies. You will manage the month-end close, intercompany reconciliations and statutory accounts, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvements with senior management.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, strong technical accounting, Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to communicate confidently

Qualifications

• Essential: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Current experience as a Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager or similar senior finance role with multi-entity or group accounts experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing group financial reports.
• Experience producing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Good understanding of financial controls, balance sheet management and compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or finance systems.
• Able to communicate confidently with colleagues across the business and senior management.
• A practical approach with good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the month-end close process and producing consolidated financial information across multiple companies.
• Preparing monthly management reports and ensuring financial information is accurate and delivered on time.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Looking after intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and internal recharges.
• Preparing cash flow reports and supporting balance sheet forecasting.
• Coordinating the preparation of statutory accounts and managing the year-end audit process.
• Working with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional contacts.
• Ensuring the business remains compliant with accounting standards, VAT and other statutory requirements.
• Maintaining accounting policies and helping to keep financial procedures up to date.
• Supporting the setup of new companies within the group, including finance processes and reporting structures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and helping to introduce more efficient ways of working.
• Supporting the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting tools.
• Providing guidance and support to Management Accountants and junior members of the finance team.
• Producing financial information and analysis to support senior management and Board decisions.
• Assisting with business projects as the group continues to grow.

Skills

Multi-entity accounting

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel skills

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd is working with a growing Chorley business to appoint a Group Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, compliance and controls across several group companies. You will manage the month-end close, intercompany reconciliations and statutory accounts, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvements with senior management.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, strong technical accounting, Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to communicate confidently