Group Financial Controller

We are recruiting a newly created Group Financial Controller position. Based in the Head Office of a PE backed Business in central Reading. This role will have full responsibility and ownership of the core finance function, managing a team of qualified accountants.

Client Details

The client is a leading Financial Services business in the UK. With a private equity investor, they are a highly acquisitive organisation which has lead to an incredible growth and expansion of both revenue and the internal finance structure. They have established themselves with a vast international client base and are continuing to expand internationally.

Description

This is a hands-on Group Financial Controller role in the business, managing the core finance function and team.

You will be responsible for the delivery of reporting within the group, of both management accountant and Statutory reporting under UKGAAP and IFRS. While ensuring the business is continually going through process improvement and implementation of the new finance systems successfully. The Group Financial Controller will also be involved with the assessment and integration of new acquisitions made by the Group. This is an exceptional role with high internal and external visibility to the executive team and all areas of the business.

• Line management and personal and professional development of other members of the accounting team currently consisting of five people

• Oversight of, and overall responsibility for, the production of the monthly management accounts, with close support and liaising with FP&A to enable effective and timely distribution of internal reporting

• Managing intercompany transactions and supporting Group structure activities

• Managing and helping to coordinate the Group's interactions with clearing banks, including treasury deposits and currency arrangements

• Actively contributing towards the drive for continuous improvement, looking to maximise operational efficiency and improve upon standard operating procedures for all systems and processes

Profile

We are looking for:

• A fully qualified ACCA or ACA candidate who has a background of training within an accountancy firm, ideally the top 20.
• A background within financial services would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite to the role.
• You will need to have a track record within managing a team
• The ability to interact with all levels in the business.

Job Offer

£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus, Pension, PMI, Parking, Life Assurance.