Group Financial Controller

• Lead and manage the end-to-end consolidation process for both management accounts and statutory financial statements for all global entities.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Drive continuous improvement in consolidation processes, systems, and controls.
• Take full responsibility for the accurate accounting and financial management of all Head Office entities.

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing the annual group audit process and ensuring all audit requirements are met efficiently.
• Oversee internal control frameworks, ensuring robust financial controls are in place and adhered to across the group.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and statutory requirements globally.

• Lead and manage all aspects of group corporate tax compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the group's transfer pricing policies and documentation, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations.
• Work closely with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders on tax planning and optimisation initiatives.

• Own the quarterly covenants submission to the external lenders and ensure full compliance will all aspects of the Group’s external debt Facilities Agreement
• Manage banking relationships, cash pooling, and ensuring efficient treasury operations.
• Oversee and enhance the group-wide cash forecasting process, providing accurate and timely insights into liquidity and working capital management.

• Play a role in the financial due diligence and integration of acquired businesses, ensuring seamless financial onboarding and reporting alignment.
• Lead the accounting for business combinations and purchase price allocation.
• Develop and implement financial integration plans post-acquisition.

• Own the management, optimisation, and integrity of the NetSuite ERP and Prophix consolidation tools across the group.
• Drive system enhancements and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.
• Ensure data quality and consistency within NetSuite and other financial systems.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day activities of the financial control team, ensuring efficient workflow and task allocation.
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to direct reports and the wider finance function.

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience and exceptional IFRS technical accounting knowledge.
• Senior Experience: Proven experience in a senior financial control role within a complex, multi-entity, global organisation.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrable experience in leading, managing, and developing a finance team.
• Audit & Tax: Strong experience in managing audits of international groups and comprehensive knowledge of corporate tax and transfer pricing principles.
• Consolidation Mastery: In-depth, hands-on experience leading and managing complex group consolidations (both management and statutory) - including FX elements.
• M&A Expertise: Demonstrable experience of the financial aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, integration, and purchase accounting.
• Global Business Exposure: Extensive experience working within a global business, understanding the complexities of international operations, currencies, and diverse regulatory environments.
• System Proficiency: Advanced ERP user (NetSuite preferred), with experience in system administration, configuration, and optimisation.

• Cash Management: Proven experience in cash forecasting, treasury operations, and banking administration.
• Private Equity Experience: Experience working in or with private equity-backed businesses, understanding the specific reporting demands, financial controls, and value creation drivers in such environments.

• Competitive Salary (£85 - 100,000)

• Company bonus scheme
• Comprehensive healthcare cash plan
• A generous 27 days of annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays
• 2 Wellbeing leave days and 2 days dedicated to giving back to your community
• Enjoy your birthday off!
• Employer pension contribution at 5%
• Death in service benefit (4 times your salary)
• Annual award recognition
• Fun monthly and quarterly social events
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement

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