Group Financial Controller

Job Description

Group Financial Controller - Cannock - £60,000 to £75,000 + benefits D.O.EAbout the jobThis is a key role within the finance team, responsible for maintaining and reconciling the Groups financial records and the development of its financial accounting processes and controls. The main duties of the role are to oversee the month end close process,including the preparation of internal and external reporting for this exciting company.Through your strong technical knowledge, you will work closely with the CFO in the timely delivery of accurate balance sheet and reporting, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS. You will be comfortable working in a fast-pacedenvironment to meet the requirements of this group.Responsibilities:

• Be the technical accounting mastermind, ensuring all reporting and accounting obligations are met by the group.
• Ensure legal and operating entity Group Structure meets the needs of the business shareholders.
• Ensure acquisitions, divestitures and investments are integrated and accounted for correctly.
• Define Group accounting rules / policy, ensuring consistent use across the Group.
• Review accounting processes and procedures; identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies and maintain a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensure the provision of high quality, timely financial reporting for the two Groups and Pentland Brands.
• Working Capital reporting (actual and forecast).
• Cashflow reporting (actual and forecast).
• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax reporting requirements and FRS 102 for Group and Subsidiary companies, with overall responsibility for accurate provision of statutory accounts.
• Lead the year-end process, including planning, systems development, definition of information collected and reported.
• Plan and project manage the audit process.
• Contributing as part of the Finance Leadership Team to the transformation and talent development of the overall finance function.

About you

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a very strong technical background (BIG 4 firm or Top10 practice experience highly preferable).
• Proficient in the accurate preparation and review of complex group consolidations and up to date with the latest accounting standards (FRS102 and IFRS).
• A good understanding of Tax both direct and indirect and Treasury.
• Excellent understanding of working capital management and cashflow reporting (direct and indirect).
• Excellent numerical, report writing and communication skills.
• People management experience, with a strong desire to develop and grow people.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Excellent at negotiating and influencing, at all levels of the organisation.
• Adaptable to change and manage this with the team.
• Logical in approach and process driven.
• Innovative and commercially aware.
• Personable with a professional manner, an exceptional relationship builder

What you will get in return

• Competitive remuneration package
• Fantastic working environment
• Free parking
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• Wellbeing commitment

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, then contact Nick Singh for a confidential discussion on or email your CV to

Keyskills :
ACAACCAAuditVATM&AFP&AFinancial reportingGroup reportingcontrolsgroup reportingdue diligencestatutory accountsyear endBIG4Group consolidationsGroup reporting managerGroup financial controllertop10 practice