A dynamic and expanding organisation, headquartered in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead its finance function across multiple entities. This senior leadership role will be instrumental in ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and strategic oversight within a fast-paced, multi-currency environment. With clear progression opportunities, the position offers a potential pathway to CFO within the next 3-5 years.
The Role
As Group Financial Controller, you will partner closely with the CFO and lead a talented finance team spanning management accounts, financial accounts, treasury, and payroll. You will take ownership of statutory reporting, group consolidations, cashflow forecasting, and compliance across UK and international subsidiaries. You'll also play a key role in delivering financial insight to support commercial decision-making and future growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
2. Lead the preparation of group statutory accounts and consolidation schedules.
3. Manage corporation tax packs, VAT, and payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
5. Support weekly cashflow forecasting and monitor group credit facilities.
6. Coordinate group and subsidiary audits, liaising with local and international auditors.
7. Drive improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting systems.
8. Provide clear financial analysis and insight to senior stakeholders and the Board.
About You
9. ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive post-qualification experience.
10. Proven track record in a senior finance role within a multi-entity or international business.
11. Strong knowledge of group consolidations, IFRS/statutory reporting, and tax compliance.
12. Confident handling multi-currency environments and foreign exchange impacts.
13. A hands-on leader with excellent people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
14. Advanced Excel capabilities and strong analytical ability.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to step into a pivotal role at a time of growth. You'll enjoy autonomy, visibility with the senior leadership team, and the chance to influence strategic decisions, all while shaping the future of the finance function.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.