1. Shape the financial future of a large international group
2. Step into a high-profile leadership role reporting directly to the CFO
About Our Client
Our exclusive client is an international group with a significant UK footprint and a strong track record of expansion. Operating across multiple divisions and regions, the business has grown substantially in recent years. With further investment and transformation planned, the company is commercially ambitious, people-oriented, and committed to operational excellence. The head office is based in North Kent, and supports a group structure encompassing both UK and overseas entities.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the Group Financial Controller will take full responsibility for consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, audit, and internal financial controls across the business. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with visibility at board level.Key responsibilities include:
3. Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting
4. Managing consolidated accounts for multiple UK and overseas entities
5. Ensuring full compliance with IFRS/GAAP and all relevant statutory obligations
6. Driving financial control improvements and supporting systems development
7. Managing the external audit process and acting as the key audit liaison
8. Supporting working capital and cash flow forecasting at a group level
9. Mentoring and developing the finance team with a focus on performance and collaboration
10. Partnering with internal stakeholders across departments to align financial goals
The Successful Applicant
A successful applicant for this Group Financial Controller role is likely to be ACA Qualified from a Top 10 firm, having gained some exposure to industry in a group finance capacity.Additionally you must have:
11. Strong experience in group reporting and financial control in a complex environment
12. Proven background managing audits and statutory reporting across multi-entity structures
13. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture
14. Excellent technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP)
15. Systems-oriented with experience improving finance processes and controls
16. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative approach
17. Excellent IT skills, able to pick up, role out and adapt systems.
What's on Offer
What's on Offer:
18. Competitive salary: £100,000 - £120,000
19. Car allowance
20. Company phone and laptop provided
21. Attractive pension contributions
22. Private healthcare
23. Hybrid working with flexibility on work pattern, as dictated by business needs (you must be within a commutable distance of North Kent)
24. Leadership role in a business investing for continued expansion
25. Opportunity to influence group-level decision making and process design
26. Long-term development and progression opportunities