Group Financial Controller

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a dynamic, high-growth business based in Chester who are seeking to appoint an experienced Group Financial Controller to join their Finance team on a temporary basis.

This role is initially offered as a 3-6 month contract with strong potential to become permanent. It is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior leadership position within a listed environment, supporting group reporting, controls, tax, and treasury, while managing and developing a high-performing finance team.

Salary/benefits:

• Competitive salary

• 3-6 month temporary contract (temp-to-perm potential)

• Hybrid working

Job Duties:

• Deliver accurate and timely external financial statements, investor presentations, subsidiary accounts, and monthly management accounts.

• Manage the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors.

• Design and maintain a robust internal control framework in line with governance requirements.

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, driving automation and process improvement.

• Manage tax compliance, including VAT returns and corporation tax, working with external advisers.

• Lead treasury operations including cashflow forecasting and funding oversight.

• Coach and develop a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Provide insightful analysis and forward-looking commentary to senior stakeholders.

• Support strategic projects, transactions, and scenario planning as required.

Who will I report into?
Group Financial Controller

When will interviews be taking place?
Interviews will be happening as soon as possible.

Ideal experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).

• Strong experience in group reporting and consolidation, ideally within a listed environment.

• Excellent technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, Corporation Tax and VAT.

• Proven track record of managing and developing teams.

• Experience in audit, compliance and controls.

• Commercially aware with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.

• Proactive approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and driving change.