Job Description
Group Financial Controller at Liberty
Location: Knowsley
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, 12-15 month FTC role
Are you an experienced finance leader ready to make a significant impact? Liberty Group seek a Group Financial Controller to take charge of our finance, payroll, and processing functions, leading a team of 25 professionals. This is a pivotal role where you'll ensure robust financial governance, accurate reporting and drive strategic improvements across the group
Your Role:
1. Lead the group finance, payroll, and processing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance
2. Oversee monthly financial close processes, ensuring accurate consolidated balance sheets and management accounts
3. Govern balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong valuation processes for all accounts
4. Harmonise accounting policies across Liberty Group and align with Wates Property Services
5. Manage intercompany consolidation, annual audits, and statutory accounts production
6. Ensure compliance with all business taxes (VAT, CIS, IR35, PAYE, etc.) and make key tax-related decisions
7. Oversee payroll and processing functions for timely and accurate operations
8. Drive key business improvement projects, including system implementations and transitions
9. Manage treasury functions and suppo...