Group Financial Controller

Hays; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail industry is seeking a Group Financial Controller to manage their finance function and lead a talented finance team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in reporting, planning, and monitoring financial performance, ensuring high-level financial control across all business units. This role offers clear progression to a Finance Director position, providing an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for growth and influence on strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior finance role.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to build and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the finance team across seven business units.
• Deliver accurate financial accounts and reports.
• Implement operational changes and lead business growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Job description

Group Financial Controller required for an owner-managed Manufacturing/Retailer in Stockport

Your new company
Your new company is the largest retailer in the North West within their industry. They are looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead their finance function.

Your new role
In your new role, you will manage and develop the Group's finance team across all seven business units, ensuring high-level financial control, planning, and reporting to support the achievement of strategic commercial goals. You will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial accounts and periodic reports to the Managing Director and senior managers, while also monitoring financial performance across the Group and developing KPIs for all departments. You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior management to implement operational changes, including staff training and development, and lead initiatives for business growth through expansion and investment, including planning, budgeting, and bidding activities.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and bring significant experience in a senior finance role. You possess strong communication and IT skills, along with exceptional leadership and management capabilities that enable you to build and develop high-performing teams. Your expertise will include up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and governance best practices, ensuring that all financial operations are conducted with integrity and in line with current standards.

What you'll get in return
You will join a highly entrepreneurial owner-managed SME, which is looking at multiple acquisitions in the next 12-18 months. You will join as Group Financial Controller with clear progression to the Finance Director role in the next 2 years. You will report to the founder and be given the autonomy to run the finance function your way, whilst also influencing key decisions on the business growth plans.

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