Group Financial Controller

A leading PLC with a diverse portfolio of entities is seeking a talented and experienced Group Financial Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the group's financial management, reporting, and consolidation processes while benefiting from outstanding career progression within a dynamic and growing business.

Based in their group head office, this role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, manage complex financial reporting tasks, and liaise with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the group consolidation process for a large number of entities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of consolidated financial statements.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide insights into financial performance and contribute to key decision-making processes.
• Ensure the group's financial reporting aligns with the latest IFRS standards, accounting regulations, and best practices.
• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting requirements.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to the Group Finance Director and other senior management.

Key Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in group financial reporting and consolidation, ideally in a large, multi-entity PLC environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders.
• Strong technical skills, with experience in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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