Group Financial Controller

Your new company
A large-scale business with a UK-wide presence and outstanding reputation, currently going through a rapid period of growth and expansion.
This is a commercial organisation that has a significant financial turnover, in excess of £350mn. It's an exciting time to join this company. Your new job will be based in the head office.

Your new role

• Provide visionary leadership and direction to the Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Asset Finance, Insurance, Revenue Accounting, and Payroll teams. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Inspire and empower your direct reports to take ownership of their areas, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Ensure they achieve agreed standards of performance, compliance, and efficiency.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, effective cash flow management, and robust financial controls. Lead a team of 6 direct reports who manage approximately 30 staff members.
• Adopt a proactive approach to finance and support functions, anticipating challenges and opportunities. Lead initiatives to improve processes, systems, and overall financial health of the organisation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals with overall business objectives. Foster a collaborative environment where finance supports and drives business performance.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to the Group Finance Director (CFO) and other senior leaders. Ensure the business meets its financial and non-financial targets.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team and across the organisation. Identify areas for improvement and lead projects to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Successfully lead significant change projects within a fast-paced environment. Manage the implementation of new systems, processes, and policies to support the evolving needs of the business.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of Group Consolidation, Annual Statutory Accounts, and tax filings. Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting, ensuring the business maintains adequate liquidity to meet its obligations and support growth initiatives.
• Utilise strong analytical skills to review financial data and reports, providing actionable insights to support decision-making. Leverage technology and tools to enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally, you will have trained professionally in an accountancy practice and have prior experience in Audit, before moving to industry
• ACA or ACCA qualified a preference
• Prior experience of a finance leadership role in a complex and large-scale organisation
• Ability to lead and motivate staff, acting as a #2 to the Finance Director

What you'll get in return
£good salary + car + bonus + other benefits
4 days in office, in West Devon / Mid-Devon
Leadership opportunity with strategic input into the direction of the finance function

What you need to do now

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