Job Description
Group Financial Controller
* Annual Salary: £65,000-£75,000
* Location: Chester
* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee and manage our client’s financial operations. This pivotal role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, effective cash flow management, and strategic use of financial resources. The successful candidate will provide senior management with timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making, maintain financial health, and drive business performance.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Enhance current processes and procedures to ensure best practices in corporate governance.
* Manage month-end reporting, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.
* Prepare comprehensive management packs and executive summaries for the Board.
* Take ownership of cash management and forecasting processes.
* Produce and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts in collaboration with FP&A.
* Ensure financial controls are managed and compliant with regulations including PAYE, VAT, and payroll processes.
* Manage the annual audit process and ensure tax compliance requirements are met.
* Oversee the management of the fixed asset register and the HP Portfolio register.
* Provide financial analysis and recommendations for key business investments.
* Investigate potential IT solutions to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
* Oversee submissions to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ensuring compliance.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record in financial control and management reporting.
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
* Ideally trained from an Accountancy Practice
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Proven ability to analyse and improve systems, processes, and financial strategies.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Dynamic and supportive work environment.
This is an exciting opportunity that provides excellent benefits as well as brilliant progressional chances for the right person. They are looking at getting the interview process done ASAP so don’t delay and apply today!