SF Executive are partnered with a highly successful based in Warwickshire who are seeking a Group Financial Controller. The Group Financial Controller will actively lead the head office finance function which includes consolidation, reporting, transactions, technical accounting support, treasury, audit and tax. Deliverables - Technical lead for the group, and the 'go-to' person for accounting advice - Audit lead for group, taking responsibility for controlling and delivering a clean audit, on time and without issue - Lead the group consolidation to culminate in an accurate, timely and meaningful reporting pack - Drive efficiency and cost savings within the finance team and wider business through automation projects - Manage banking relationships - Create insightful management information for central head-office cost function - Providing financial / decision support to CFO Profile - Strong technical finance and accounting experience, likely to be big 4 trained - Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent) with a strong academic record - Group consolidation - Able to demonstrate an understanding of the balance between technical financial accounting and the commercial world - Good IT skills, experience with SAP B1 would be an advantage. - Demonstrable experience of an understanding of privately-owned businesses Competencies - Take pride in the presentation of work to a high/professional standard - A self-starter, willing to commit to a plan of action and carry it out, seeking direction where appropriate - Strong management skills - Excellent communicator and organiser - Confident in your own abilities and able to make decisions - Proactive approach to generating new initiatives and ideas - Capable of absorbing delegated responsibilities from the CFO - Drive change, not accepting of an 'always been done that way' mentality - Take pride in getting things right the first time around This role in located within Warwickshire and will require the successful individual to be based on site 5 days per week (with an adult approach to flexibility).
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SF Recruitment
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 6 days
Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LD, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- SF Executive is seeking a Group Financial Controller for a successful company based in Warwickshire.
- The role requires strong technical finance and accounting experience, ideally from a big 4 background, with a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or ACMA.
- Key responsibilities include leading the finance function, managing audits and banking relationships, and driving efficiency through automation projects.
- Candidates should have demonstrable experience in group consolidation and an understanding of privately-owned businesses, along with strong management and communication skills.
- The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
