Job Description

We are looking for a Group Financial Controller to drive forward the evolution of the finance function following continued growth. This newly created role will take responsibility for bringing the group finance function in-house as well as integrating entities in to the group. The role requires a hands-on approach with a strong depth of accounting/financial knowledge and the ability to grow with the business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, reshape and produce regular and accurate monthly management accounts information to support the management team’s work in terms of controlling the company’s day to day activities.
• Submission of monthly reporting requirements to the parent company.
• Preparation of Year End Accounts.
• Liaison with the company’s auditors to ensure prompt provision of accurate information for audit purposes.
• Management of the Group Finance Department
• Development (measurement and reporting) of key performance indicators relevant to the changing needs of the business and its various departments.
• Manage the budget and forecasting process.
• Responsible for internal communication of agreed budgets where appropriate.
• Familiarization of group procedures and policies to incorporate within the company where practical.
• Supervise and maintain good control of the company’s cash flow and bank reconciliations, Customer and Supplier Ledgers, Balance Sheet control of prepayments and accruals.
• Create procedures and guidance to ensure proper financial control is maintained with regard to expenses and benefits, purchasing, credit limits, capital authorizations, recruitment of personnel, etc.
• Work with external providers on payroll – Monthly including submissions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to make improvements to the business.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of the financial management
• Commercial astuteness and ability to think strategically
• Well-rounded personnel management skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with employees, group team, and external stakeholders, new acquired companies, suppliers and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels throughout the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment and ambition to achieve both personal and business goals and objectives.