Group Financial Controller

Our client who owns a portfolio of various businesses are currently looking for a Group Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress in their career with the opportunity to work with diverse businesses and head up a well established team. 

As Group Financial Controller you will play a critical role in supporting the group finance function through efficient consolidation of group accounts, preparation of budgets, and management of cash flow. The role requires a proactive approach to aligning financial deliverables with the broader business objectives, ensuring financial integrity and transparency at all levels of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Group Accounts Consolidation: Lead the monthly consolidation of group accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of group performance to stakeholders.
• Cash Flow Management: Oversee the consolidation of group cash flow statements and provide strategic guidance on spend management across all group entities.
• Budget Support: Collaborate with business units across the group to prepare and consolidate annual budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Financial Operations Collaboration: Maintain close working relationships with both commercial and operational finance teams to drive financial performance and support business initiatives.
• Group Banking Administration: Manage and oversee group banking arrangements, ensuring efficient administration and smooth operational flow.
• Lending & Reporting: Prepare consolidated financial reports for submission to banks and lenders, supporting group financing and lending arrangements.
• End-of-Year Accounts: Coordinate the collation of end-of-year financial returns and accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and timelines.
• Financial Policy Alignment: Work closely with finance leads across the group to ensure the consistent application of finance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary contact for group audits, facilitating a smooth and efficient audit process.
• Staff Development: Support the training and professional development of the group finance team, fostering continuous improvement and skills enhancement.

Qualifications & Experience:

       Essential:

• Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of providing accurate and insightful financial information to senior management and external stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant accounting standards and principles, with the ability to apply them in a group context
  Preferred:

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Hands-on experience in the consolidation of group accounts.
• Familiarity with managing group cash flows and financial reporting for lending purposes.

If you would like to find out more please send your CV to Lyndsey at Global Highland for a confidential conversation.