Group Financial Controller

Robert Half

  • Knutsford, Cheshire
  • £80,000-100,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Description:Robert Half is partnering this South Manchester/Cheshire based leading medical communications and healthcare consultancy group, serving clients in biotech, pharma, and healthcare technology in the appointment of a Group Financial Controller.The main purpose of the role will be to lead the group finance function and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all group-level financial reporting and compliance. The Group Financial Controller plays a key leadership role in overseeing statutory reporting, group consolidation, financial controls, and compliance with accounting standards, providing strategic insight and financial governance to support the CFO and broader executive team.Reporting directly into the Group CFO, main duties will include:Financial Reporting & Consolidation
  • Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP.
  • Deliver high-quality board and investor-level reporting, analysis, and insights
  • Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the group.
Lender & Investor reporting
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly Lender reporting packs
  • Prepare quarterly covenent calcuations and certificates
  • Prepare monthly Investor reporting packs
  • Provide adhoc reports and analysis as and when requested to the Investor
Statutory Reporting & Audit
  • Lead the production of statutory accounts for all legal entities across the group
  • Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure timely completion of the annual audit
  • Ensure full compliance with Companies House, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies
Technical Accounting & Compliance
  • Act as the group's technical accounting expert, advising on IFRS/GAAP matters and implementing new standards
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls in line with best practices and audit requirements
Budgeting & forecasting
  • Lead production of annual budgets (3 statement model and covenant calculations) and quarterly reforecasts
  • Production of in month P&L forecast for circulation to senior management and the board on a weekly basis
Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing group finance team.
  • Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and support professional development
  • Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Finance Operations
  • Ensure customers are invoiced in a timely manner
  • Responsible for ensuring the customer and project data in the project management system (CMAP) is complete and accurate
Tax, Treasury and Risk
  • Oversee group tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, and transfer pricing in collaboration with advisors
  • Support cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and banking relationships
  • Management of group's FX exposure
  • Preparation of rolling 13-week cashflow forecast
  • Contribute to risk management and financial governance
Business Partnering & Strategy Support
  • Support the CFO with strategic financial planning, M&A activity, and integration.
  • Identify and implement initiatives that directly enhance EBITDA through cost optimisation, process improvement, and commercial insight
  • Provide clear, forward-looking analysis to support strategic decisions, investment cases, and business transformation initiatives
Systems, AI & Process Innovation
  • Evaluate, select and implement new systems
  • (including AI and automation tools) to drive efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and lower operational costs across Finance and the wider business
  • Lead finance transformation projects to modernise reporting, forecasting, and transaction processing
  • Champion the use of data and technology to support decision-making and scale the business effectively
Experience and Qualifications
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience in a senior financial reporting role
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP essential)
  • Proven experience in the preparation of multi- currency complex group consolidations
  • Proven experience in the preparation of acquisition accounts
  • Knowledge of transfer pricing and non-UK corporation tax legislation requirements
  • Prior experience managing foreign currency exposure and the use of fx management instruments
  • Experience integrating acquisitions
  • Demonstrable experience of using systems and automation to deliver operational efficiencies
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking investor backed business and would suit someone on a upward trajectory in their career. Experience in a US/UK private equity backed business is preferred along with strong leadership and management skills.In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working with 2 days onsite required.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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