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Head of Finance

Reed
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Group Financial Controller position is a full-time role located in Uxbridge.
  • This role requires a qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a proven track record in a similar position, ideally needing at least 5 years of experience.
  • The successful candidate will manage financial operations, ensuring compliance and strong performance across the group while leading a high-performing finance team.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing monthly management accounts, handling bank activities, managing cashflow forecasts, and leading the annual budget process.
  • Salary details are not specified, but candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV and a cover letter.

Group Financial Controller

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Uxbridge

As the Group Financial Controller, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, collaborating closely with the CFO to deliver strategic financial insights and support that will drive the business forward. This role includes managing the financial operations across the group, ensuring strong financial performance, maintaining internal controls and compliance, and spearheading improvements in all finance areas.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Manage and oversee the finance function across the business, ensuring high standards of financial governance, control, and compliance.
  • Lead the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and subsequent P&L calls with budget holders.
  • Handle all bank-related activities and manage the Group’s cashflow forecasts, including liaising with stakeholders to request new investment capital.
  • Lead the annual budget process across all Business Units
  • Oversee compliance in all areas of tax, including VAT, Corporation Tax, CIS, and payroll taxes
  • Collaborate with the CFO and the wider business to ensure a robust internal control framework is in place and develop an internal audit programme.
  • Coordinate with external parties to produce year-end financial statements and assist with audit requests.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and delivery.
  • Assist the CFO with ad-hoc project work as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Qualified Accountant ACA, CA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or equivalent
  • Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a similar industry.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience managing finance teams.
  • Expertise in financial reporting, tax, and compliance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to strategise and solve problems effectively.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.

To apply for the Group Financial Controller position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.