Group Financial Controller

• Play an integral role in the business working very closely with the CFO and other key stakeholders
• Exciting opportunity to work for a fast-growing SME and be heavily involved in future M&A activity

Client Details

My client is a fast-growing SME who have made several successful acquisitions over the past few years with more to follow. To prepare for their next growth phase, the business are looking to hire a Group Financial Controller to partner the CFO and other senior stakeholders to ensure effective delivery against the agreed business plan.

Description

As Group Financial Controller, key duties will include:

• Ownership and oversight of all internal and external financial reporting
• Monthly management accounts, quarterly reforecasting, annual budgets and long term strategic projections
• Audited annual consolidated accounts and quarterly reporting
• Oversight of the annual external audit process
• Preparation of financial reporting to the Executive Team and other stakeholders.
• Provision of accurate financial information relating to the Group on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, both internally to the Group Executive Team and Board and externally to key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance across the Group with external financial reporting requirements
• Ensuring a robust and consistent Group wide internal control
• Play a key role in strategic projects including M&A activity and other value adding projects
• Lead and develop a strong finance function

Profile

To be considered for the position of Group Financial Controller, candidates must be/have:

• Big 4 / Top 10 trained (ACA/ICAS or ACCA qualified)
• Have an outsourcing background
• Proven track record detailing and understanding IFRS and UKGAAP
• Commercial finance experience including M&A is highly advantageous
• Best in class analytical skills
• Natural ability to build excellent relationships

Job Offer

A basic salary of £80,000 - £90,000 is on offer plus benefits