Our client is a fast-growing PE backed manufacturing group based near Newport. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to hire an experienced Group Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Oversight: Take full responsibility for the financial and management accounting functions for the Group, including leading and developing the finance team.
Consolidation & Reporting: Responsible for the monthly consolidation of group financial results, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Board and shareholders.
Business Segment Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports across various business segments, entities, and revenue streams, with a strong understanding of foreign exchange (FX) impacts and intercompany transactions.
Variance Analysis & Commentary: Develop comprehensive variance analyses and provide insightful commentary on budget and forecast performance for monthly internal reporting, including board and shareholder presentations.
Control & Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvements and strengthen internal controls across the group to ensure compliance and standardisation.
Acquisition Integration: Lead the acquisition accounting for newly acquired businesses
Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Manage treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and overall cash flow optimisation.
Audit Liaison: Act as the primary contact for the annual audit, collaborating with your team to provide necessary information, documentation, and analysis.
Covenant Reporting: Prepare and submit quarterly covenant reports for banking partners, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.
Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of sales tax and VAT returns, ensuring full compliance across the group.
Key Attributes:
Proactive & Solution-Oriented: A natural problem solver with the ability to address challenges head-on and deliver effective solutions.
Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Self-Motivated & Detail-Oriented: Highly driven, with strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse complex financial data.
Collaborative Leader: A hands-on team player who works well with individuals at all levels, including senior management, to achieve shared goals.
Required Experience & Skills:
Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
Post-Qualification Experience: At least 3 years of post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in a management role.
Acquisition Accounting Expertise: Experience in acquisition accounting.
Benefits
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Employee assistance programme
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
On-site free parking
Hybrid working 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH
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