Group Financial Leader

6 days ago


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

We are seeking an exceptional Group Financial Controller to join our dynamic Finance department. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in presenting the Group's financial results and position to both internal and external stakeholders.

As Group Financial Controller, you will lead a team of 6 staff and 1 PA, reporting directly to the Central Finance Director. Your primary responsibility will be to prepare and present consolidated accounts, including historical management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, to support Board-level decision-making and future planning.

You will also oversee the production of half-yearly and annual financial accounts consolidations, ensuring compliance with statutory accounting requirements and corporate governance standards across the Group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing and presenting consolidated accounts, including historical management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, to support Board-level decision-making and future planning.
  • Overseeing the production of half-yearly and annual financial accounts consolidations.
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory accounting requirements and corporate governance standards across the Group.
Requirements

To succeed as our Group Financial Controller, you will need:

  • A qualified Chartered or Certified Accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) and financial accounting skills.
  • Familiarity with working alongside professional advisers such as auditors, lawyers, and financial institutions.
  • Exceptional report writing and presentation skills to produce high-quality internal and external communications.
  • A commitment to staying updated on accounting, legal, and regulatory developments, combined with a strong commercial awareness.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, including a salary of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, plus car, bonus & share options. You will also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
  • Free on-site parking
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Estimated Salary: £90,000 per annum



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