Title: Group Financial Controller (12-Month Contract)
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Private Equity-Backed | International Group | High-Impact Role Location: Newport | Hybrid (3 days office) Exclusive Retained Search with Robert Half
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Robert Half has been retained to exclusively partner with a private equity-backed insurance broker and administrator to recruit a Group Financial Controller on a 12-month contract basis.
Acquis specialises in insurance administration services for the finance and leasing industry. With European headquarters in Amsterdam, UK headquarters in Newport, and US operations in Philadelphia, they operate in a total of 17 countries.
Joining Acquis means becoming part of a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking organisation that values continuous improvement. This is an exciting time to be part of Acquis as they continue to pursue their ambitious growth strategy, following their acquisition into the U.S. market.
Why This Role Matters
This is a senior, high-visibility position at the heart of a growing international Group. You'll oversee the financial management and reporting across the UK, Netherlands, and US subsidiaries - playing a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control, shaping strategic decisions and supporting the Group's global growth trajectory.
If you enjoy leading teams, improving processes and driving financial excellence, this role offers the ideal platform.
Key Responsibilities
You will lead on:
· Financial Reporting & Analysis across the Group
· Budgeting & Forecasting, including subsidiaries
· Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
· Financial Control & Compliance across multiple jurisdictions
· Strategic Financial Planning in partnership with the CFO
· Subsidiary Management (UK, Netherlands, US)
· Process & System Improvement
· Team Leadership & Development
· Stakeholder Management
Skills & Requirements
· ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
· Significant experience in a financial control role, ideally within a Group structure
· Strong technical accounting skills
· In-depth knowledge of applicable accounting standards
· Proven experience across all core responsibilities
· Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Exceptional leadership and people development capability
· Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
· Strong experience with financial systems / ERP
· Commercially astute with strong business acumen
What's on Offer
· Highly competitive Salary + Benefits Package
· 35-hour working week
· Hybrid working (3 days in office)
· Modern, newly renovated offices with outdoor spaces
· Easily accessible by car from Newport (10mins), Cardiff (20mins) & Bristol (40mins)
· Ample onsite parking
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