Group Financial Controller

1 month ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Next PLC Full time
About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and ambitious finance professional to join the Finance department as the Group Financial Controller for International and New Business at Next plc.

As a key member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our accounting and financial reporting for our new businesses, both overseas and those newly acquired, are accurate, consistent with our Group reporting requirements and supported by appropriate financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Oversee the accounting and reporting for our international businesses in Germany, USA, Middle East and India, including the preparation of monthly management accounts, cash forecasts and budgets for consideration by the Main Board in making effective business decisions and strategic planning for the future.
  2. Oversee the integration of new business into the NEXT Group from both an accounting and financial reporting perspective, including the implementation of Group accounting policies for the newly acquired businesses and integrating them into our group reporting timelines.
  3. Lead work on the acquisition balance sheets, including the accounting for any management incentive schemes, brand valuations and provisions.
  4. Work with the Group Financial Controller for the Brand business to oversee the production of half-yearly and annual financial accounts consolidations and prepare a substantial part of the Annual Report and Accounts for external publication.
  5. Ensure that the Group complies with relevant corporate governance standards.
  6. Assist the Group Finance Director and Central Finance Director in evaluating and carrying out strategic directives of the Main Board, including business development projects, acquisitions and disposals.
  7. Work with colleagues across the business to maintain and develop the financial control environment and ensure integrity of the financial reporting process.
  8. Deal with external advisors, such as auditors, lawyers, bankers and actuaries, and satisfactorily resolve any audit issues that may arise.
  9. Ensure that statutory accounting requirements are complied with throughout the Group, especially in respect of preparation and audit of subsidiary statutory accounts.
  10. Act as accounting lead for the Group team as part of the Finance modernisation project, ensuring that statutory reporting requirements are correctly understood and built into the new finance system.
About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting knowledge base (IFRS) and financial accounting skills. Previous experience with professional advisers is desirable, and good communication skills are essential to the role.

You will need to be able to write reports and present information effectively, and have the ability to keep up to date with accounting and relevant legal and regulatory developments.

We offer a range of benefits, including a company performance-based bonus, sharesave scheme, on-site nursery, and access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.



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