Group Financial Controller

Your new company
Your new company is the largest retailer in the NorthWest within their industry. They're looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead their finance function.
Your new role
In your new role you will manage and develop the Group's finance team across all seven business units, ensuring high-level financial control, planning, and reporting to support the achievement of strategic commercial goals. You will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial accounts and periodic reports to the Managing Director and senior managers, while also monitoring financial performance across the Group and developing KPIs for all departments. You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior management to implement operational changes, including staff training and development, and lead initiatives for business growth through expansion and investment, including planning, budgeting, and bidding activities.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified, and bring significant experience in a senior finance role. You will posses strong communication and IT skills, along with exceptional leadership and management capabilities that enable me to build and develop high-performing teams. Your expertise will included up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and governance best practices, ensuring that all financial operations are conducted with integrity and in line with current standards.
What you'll get in return
You will join a highly entrepreneurial owner-managed SME, who are looking at multiple acquisitions in the next 12-18 months. You will be join as Group Financial Accountant with clear progression the Finance Director in the next 2 years. You will report into the founder and be given the automony to run the finance function your way, whilst also influencing key decisions on the business growth plans.
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