Job Description
A leading organisation in the broadcast and technology sector is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join their Watford-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic, multinational business. With a competitive salary of £120,000, this position offers you the chance to work within a supportive environment that values collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do:
As Group Financial Controller, you will play an instrumental role in guiding the organisation's UK finance function towards operational excellence. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing all aspects of accounting control functions while fostering strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. You will be responsible for producing statutory accounts under UK GAAP (FRS 102), overseeing complex consolidations for branch locations, ensuring timely month-end closures, and maintaining rigorous internal controls. Your remit extends to cash management strategies that optimise liquidity across the group's entities as well as supporting accurate inventory accounting in partnership with operations teams. You will also coordinate intercompany transactions, manage banking processes for multiple branches, lead on tax compliance matters including CIT, R&D claims, Patent Box filings, P11Ds and PSAs, as well as act as the primary contact for external auditors during statutory audits. By championing process improvements and nurturing talent within your team through ongoing training initiatives, you will help embed a culture of continuous improvement that supports both individual growth and organisational success.
* Oversee all UK accounting, tax, and financial reporting operations by partnering closely with senior finance leaders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of statutory requirements.
* Maintain robust internal controls over accounting processes including accruals, provisions, working capital management, liquidity optimisation, fixed assets oversight and IFRS balances.
* Produce annual statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) as well as regional reporting for branch locations, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
* Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings by coordinating local consolidations and managing data submissions into OneStream systems.
* Review general ledger balances through detailed analysis of journal entries and reconciliations to guarantee completeness and integrity of financial information.
* Coordinate intercompany accounting activities including eliminations and reconciliations across multiple entities within the group structure.
* Manage cash flow by optimising cash balances while balancing customer, supplier, and parent company needs to maintain optimal working capital levels.
* Supervise banking processes for all UK entities and branches ensuring efficient transaction management and compliance with internal policies.
* Collaborate with operations teams to ensure accurate stock and inventory accounting aligned with business objectives.
* Act as key liaison for external auditors by overseeing audit processes from planning through completion to facilitate smooth resolution of any issues.
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