Group Financial Controller

2 months ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom Four Recruitment Ltd Full time

Opportunity:

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a rapidly growing financial services company. Our client has enjoyed an incredible last few years see revenues grow at an astounding rate. The group has multiple revenue streams and continues to take market share year in year out. Maintaining the supportive culture remains at the core of their values which without doubt has contributed to their ongoing success.

You will be joining a high performing team which manages the financial reporting, controls and strategy for the group. The team works closely with our technical team, as well as leaders and stakeholders across all companies in the group, to support and provide information for commercial insights.

Role:

  • Responsibility and review of monthly group management accounts, inclusive of divisions, group and consolidated accounts across a complex group structure
  • Review of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Manage ongoing financial Ml requirements to create appropriate reporting for directors and staff
  • Assist with preparation and implementation of group tax strategy
  • Oversight of corporation tax returns to HMRC
  • Ensure compliance and group alignment of UK accounting standards and tax regulations
  • Lead the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across all systems
  • Ensure that daily and periodic bank reconciliations are completed within agreed SLA's
  • Implement and maintain a system of robust controls and processes over accounting transactions across multiple systems
  • Maintain the chart of accounts for all systems within the group
  • Partner with Head of Reporting, Group FD and CFO to provide strategic financial reporting to the board and senior management
  • Assist in preparation of board packs, investor updates and external reporting to key stakeholders
  • Conduct financial analysis to support key business decisions, including potential investments and acquisitions
  • Coordinate the preparation of the statutory annual accounts across over 25 group entities and full consolidation
  • Issue timely and complete monthly accounts

Experience Required:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification)
  • Strong technical knowledge of FRS102 and tax regulations
  • Proven experience as Financial Controller or senior finance role (ideally financial services, but not essential)
  • Hands-on experience in financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance
  • Demonstrable leadership experience and ability to manage finance teams
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
  • Advanced proficiency in financial software and systems, including Excel and accounting packages (ideally Oracle Netsuite, but not essential)

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