Group Financial Controller

2 months ago

Reading, United Kingdom Robert Half Full time

GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this green waste / recycling group, that has both strong financial backing (PE) and a highly tenured and proven board of Directors. Already the owner of 5 businesses in the South East, this "buy and build" group now seek to recruit a Group financial controller to work directly with the CFO. This newly developed role represents an excellent opportunity for and ambitious Commercial finance and controls lead, looking for broader responsibilities and the opportunity to make a real positive impact on a growing business.
You will be responsible for coordination of accounting activities for the group companies, consolidation to group, developing a new suite of dashboards and models that will bring BI to the commercial / operational parts of the business and will play a key business partnering role in communicating management reporting, forecasting, working capital and cash flow actualS to the board, development of the P&L and ensure robustness in our core reporting systems. You will also gain exposure to the various M&A activities alongside the CFO. The successful candidate will be a commercially aware individual who will be technically proficient and will have up to date knowledge of all current accounting standards.

For this role it is essential that you are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), are proficient technically (production of accounts from top to bottom) and have demonstrable experience of driving revenue and reducing cost in a fast paced, commercial environment. It would also be beneficial to have FMCG experience.

This role is fully remote, with the need to visit regional sites (various locations in Thames Valley, Surrey and Buckinghamshire) once every 1-2 weeks.

Duties:

    • Lead, support and coordinate the local finance managers at acquired businesses in the South East to deliver actuals and forecast/budget reporting in line with shareholder requirements.
    • Ensure Group statutory reporting requirements are met (Statutory Accounts, Tax Returns etc) and manage day to day Group audit activities, both with the support of external service providers.
    • Provide ad hoc support to Group FD and CEO on projects such as
      • M&A execution and integration
      • Raising external debt and associated structuring considerations
      • Systems implementation to drive efficiency's and enable data capture to support decision making
      • Assessing the financial impact of Group procurement initiatives

    Aside from being an experienced, energetic and proactive qualified accountant, the successful candidate is likely to have the following characteristics:

    • A self-starter capable of establishing relationships and working independently.
    • High level of emotional intelligence with ability to communicate and work with all levels of the finance function and broader business / shareholders.
    • Strong technical skill set capable of leading on complex acquisition accounting matters.
    • Naturally curious and analytical with strong attention to detail.
    • Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
    • Strong IT skills, always being ahead of new reporting technologies.
    • Ability to deliver and meet deadlines in periods of pressure.
    • High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.

    This is a well-rounded and high profile role in a PE backed business that would suit an experienced accountant who is willing to "get stuck in" and be part of creating a best-in-class finance function in a leading waste management business.

Benefits:

  • A highly competitive base salary of between £80,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.
  • A performance related bonus of up to 10%
  • Life assurance
  • 7% non-contributory pension
  • 25 days holiday
  • WFH with visit to regional sites once per 2 weeks
  • Other great benefits on application

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