Group Financial Controller

Job Opportunity: Group Financial Controller - PLC (North of Leeds)

Are you passionate about leading the 'engine room' of finance? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where financial reporting is at the heart of success? If so, this could be the role for you!

We're seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a high-performing PLC in a newly created position. Based just north of Leeds, this exciting opportunity will see you leading the UK Accounting Team and driving timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting during a pivotal period of change and transformation.

• Financial Leadership: Lead a large, skilled finance function, ensuring the production of accurate and timely financial reports that meet stringent deadlines and standards.
• Reporting Excellence: Stay at the forefront of financial reporting standards, ensuring compliance across all reporting activities while driving continuous improvement.
• Change Management: Play a key role in steering the finance function through an exciting transformation phase, leveraging your expertise to implement best practices and achieve operational efficiency.

• PLC Experience: Demonstrated experience working in a publicly listed company, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and expectations of this environment.
• Technical Expertise: Exceptional knowledge of financial reporting standards and the ability to apply them effectively in a complex business context.
• Finance Leadership: Proven success leading large accounting or finance teams, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing finance function.

• Competitive Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum.
• Benefits: Attractive benefits package designed to reward and support you.
• Career Growth: Join a business on an exciting growth trajectory, offering significant opportunities for career development and advancement.

You are an experienced and technically astute finance professional who thrives in a PLC environment. You have a burning passion for driving the finance function's engine room and take immense pride in producing accurate and timely financial reporting. You continuously stay up to date with evolving financial reporting standards and seek opportunities to enhance both your career and the performance of the teams you lead.

If you're eager to make your mark at a high-potential PLC in a transformational phase and take on a rewarding leadership role, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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