Group Financial Controller

A client of ours specialising in Business Support Services is looking to onboard a Group Financial Controller to join their team of professionals:

Duties:

• To ensure the timely production of all budgets, forecasts, management and statutory reports to meet Group and Divisional requirements. 
• Ensure that rigorous financial and other operating controls are implemented and enforced throughout the Group. 
• Manage the annual budgets of the respective Group companies - preparing ad-hoc forecasts and analysis as required. 
• Prepare financial models, including tax planning, funding models, acquisition and restructuring plans as well as other major investments. 
• Prepare/review management accounts and supporting documentation ensuring that standard management accounts meet the needs of the business, managing changes to format and content. 
• Manage the statutory annual audit process and Group strategic risk and internal control reviews
• Coordination of operational banking relationships and bank/internal borrowing. 
• Manage cash flow/credit control, preparing forecasts as necessary. 
• Manage payroll, PAYE/S.S., VAT and other corporate tax issues.  
• Select, train, develop and motivate the employees within the Finance Department. 
• Continually drive the performance of the Finance team through implementing and demonstrating good business practices/behaviours. 
• Regularly review and improve accounting / costing systems. 
• Monitor and adapt internal financial control procedures as business processes evolve. 
• Advise the Board and management teams on financial and legal matters related to finance, providing financial input to help execute the Group's strategy.
• Ensure that all legal and Company safety, environmental and security standards are met.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills, as the job requires communication with multiple functions and at many levels within the organisation
• Excellent IT and presentation skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• A strong / solid background in Corporate Finance is a non negotiable requirement.

• In possession of a recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACMA/ ACCA/CIMA/MIA or equivalent)
• Must be a fully qualified and locally warranted Finance professional