Excellent opportunity for a senior finance leader looking to play a pivotal role in the next phase of growth for a respected, internationally operating group. With the business is entering an exciting period of strategic expansion over the next 3–5 years this role will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, controls and reporting, whilst leading the finance function through its next stage of evolution.
What will the Senior Group Financial Controller role involve?
Full ownership of finance operations across the Group, leading the controls framework and ensuring consistent standards across all subsidiaries
Lead statutory reporting, audit and governance processes, providing high-quality management information to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee
Run the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts, ensuring strong forward visibility across performance, cash and working capital
Oversee working capital management and cashflow forecasting, supporting lender and shareholder obligations with robust financial insight
Lead Group tax compliance and planning, including corporation tax, VAT and transfer pricing, working closely with the CFO on strategy
Drive continuous improvement in finance systems, data integrity and digital enablement, ensuring accurate, timely and trusted reporting
Manage and develop the finance leadership team across geographies, building a high-performing, scalable finance function
Suitable Candidate for the Senior Group Financial Controller role:
Strong on modelling and cashflow forecasting, with a real focus on improving data led MI (Power BI or similar would be advantageous)
Previously experience within a group structure. An understanding of multi-entities, multi-currency, consolidations and intercompany transactions would all be beneficial
Able to lead and develop a small team but one that’s spread across different locations
Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Group Financial Controller:
Ability to work within a high degree of flexibility, either out of the Bournemouth office or on a more hybrid/remote basis
High-impact role with direct exposure to the CFO, Board and Audit & Risk Committee and the opportunity to shape the finance function during a key growth phase of the organisation
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