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Group Financial Controller

Robert Walters
Posted a day ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a highly skilled Group Financial Controller in Milton Keynes, offering a competitive salary of £85,000.
  • The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified ACA or CIMA professional with at least four years of post-qualification experience.
  • This role involves providing strategic financial leadership, managing risk, and driving organizational development in a dynamic environment.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, managing Equipment Entity Controllers, and contributing to strategic initiatives like 'Transform 360'.
  • The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, professional growth, and maintaining high ethical standards.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Group Financial Controller to join their team in Milton Keynes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership, manage risk, and drive organisational development within a dynamic and evolving business environment. With a competitive salary of £85,000, this position presents a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified ACA or ACCA.

  • Competitive salary of £85,000
  • Dynamic and evolving business environment
  • Opportunity for strategic financial leadership

What you'll do:

As a Group Financial Controller, your role will be pivotal in shaping the financial direction of the organisation. You will be responsible for providing robust financial reporting support, managing risk, and driving organisational development. Your leadership skills will be crucial as you directly manage Equipment Entity Controllers and oversee recruitment within the finance hierarchy. Your keen eye for detail will be utilised in conducting quarterly reviews of control reconciliations across all entities. You will also play a key role in strategic initiatives such as the UK/IE cluster reorganisation initiative 'Transform 360' and ensuring compliance with corporate requirements.

  • Provide support to local entities in monthly financial reporting processes.
  • Provide quarterly risk management support to entity Managing Directors (MDs) and local controllers.
  • Review the Finance organisational structure across entities and make actionable recommendations for improvement.
  • Directly manage Equipment Entity Controllers (Full-Time, Shared, and Part-Time).
  • Conduct quarterly reviews of control reconciliations across all entities.
  • Actively contribute to the UK/IE cluster reorganisation initiative, 'Transform 360.'
  • Ensure compliance with corporate requirements.
  • Review and provide input on financial forecast models to ensure accuracy.
  • Manage the UK Group Corporation Tax position.
  • Attend local entity management meetings to communicate strategies and provide advice or observations.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Group Financial Controller role is a fully qualified ACA or CIMA professional with at least four years of post-qualification experience. You possess advanced proficiency in Excel and have experience with Power BI and SAP systems. Your strong communication skills enable you to convey ideas effectively and manage expectations in a controlled and pragmatic manner. You have a quick grasp of complex business situations and demonstrate flexible and adaptable thinking. Your ability to support and propose viable business strategies, coupled with your strong collaboration skills, make you an ideal fit for this role.

  • Fully qualified ACA or CIMA professional with a minimum of four years post-qualification experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Experience with Power BI (preferred).
  • Familiarity with SAP systems (preferred).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas effectively.
  • Quick grasp of complex business situations, demonstrating flexible and adaptable thinking.
  • Ability to support and propose viable business strategies.
  • Skilled in managing expectations in a controlled and pragmatic manner.
  • Strong collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Track record of delivering results and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their field, known for their commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. They believe in providing their employees with opportunities for professional growth and development, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Their commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and corporate responsibility makes them an employer of choice for professionals seeking a rewarding career.

What's next:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Group Financial Controller, don't hesitate!

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