Our client - a multi-entity international manufacturing group - is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join its growing business to oversee all aspects of financial control and reporting across the group.

Reporting to the Group CFO, the Group Financial Controller will oversee financial control, reporting, compliance and cash management across a multi-entity international manufacturing group. This hands-on role provides technical financial leadership, supports strategic decision-making, and acts as deputy to the CFO when required.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead timely monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting and consolidations
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and provide financial analysis to support decision-making
• Manage external audits, statutory reporting and Group insurance programmes

Budgeting, Forecasting & Treasury

• Lead annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial planning
• Monitor performance against budget and support corrective actions
• Oversee Group cash flow, liquidity, working capital and treasury activities

Controls & Compliance

• Maintain strong financial controls and governance across all entities
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Support tax compliance activities and manage audit findings proactively

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Partner with senior leadership to provide commercial insight and financial analysis
• Support investment appraisals, M&A activity, due diligence and integration projects
• Deputise for the CFO in leadership forums when required

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes and reporting efficiency
• Promote best practice and scalable finance operations across the Group
• Collaborate with regional finance teams and senior stakeholders internationally

Measures of Success

• Accurate and timely Group reporting with minimal audit adjustments
• Strong compliance and control environment
• Effective budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Improved reporting efficiency and process standardisation
• Delivery of valuable financial insight and effective deputy CFO support

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post qualification experience
• Significant senior finance experience within an international multi-entity environment
• Strong IFRS, consolidation, audit, budgeting and financial modelling expertise
• Advanced ERP/system and Excel skills
• Hands-on, commercially aware and able to influence at all levels

Benefits: 

• City centre location
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Donna Galbraith to find out more: [email protected] / 07494 280 500.