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We are retained by a leading global player in the Logistics and Supply Chain sector. With a strong legacy of innovation and excellence, the business is at the cutting edge of developing groundbreaking service for their clients worldwide.
With a turnover exceeding £1 billion, the business operates across multiple international markets and has built a strong reputation for quality, agility, and strategic foresight. As it embarks on its next phase of growth, the company remains dedicated to accelerating expansion, enhancing operational efficiency, and upholding financial excellence.
To support its ambitious plans for market growth, digital innovation, and strategic acquisitions, the organisation is seeking an accomplished and dynamic Group Financial Controller. This high-profile leadership position is central to refining and advancing the finance function while driving financial excellence, governance, and transformational change.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead group financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
* Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with reporting standards.
* Establish and enforce robust internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures covering budget accounting, cash flow, credit management, and administrative functions.
* Drive financial transformation initiatives and collaborate with global markets to enhance processes and implement system improvements.
* Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to a structured system of accounting policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and maintain financial accuracy.
* Implement tools and methodologies to identify, analyse, and resolve financial discrepancies.
* Oversee the structure and operations of the accounting department to enhance efficiency and align with business objectives.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and statutory regulations through continuous monitoring and governance.
* Manage the financial consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely issuance of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.
* Lead the financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, onboarding, and seamless integration.
* Oversee purchase price allocations and coordinate with external auditors and valuation specialists.
* Drive change management initiatives and enhance financial processes to support long-term business growth and scalability.
The Ideal Candidate
* ACA qualified (trained in practice) with a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting.
* Extensive experience in group-level finance within international businesses with complex financial structures.
* Proven track record in multi-entity consolidations at scale, managing the intricacies of large, complex organisations.
* Hands-on experience with balance sheet reconciliation, month-end close, and audit processes.
* Experience in PE environments, preferably within supply chain, industrial or manufacturing sectors.
* Strong M&A integration experience, including due diligence and post-acquisition financial structuring.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
For more information, please apply for this role or contact Alba Amigo at alba.amigo@phippscameron.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Manufacturing
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