Reading
Accounting, Finance
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
06/02/2025
27/02/2025
A global market leading group are looking for a talented Group Financial Controller to join their finance team. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operations of a large international group, a recognized leader in the global market. The person in this role will lead team of group finance professionals and deliver and consolidate group results to the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading the preparation and coordination of monthly consolidated group management accounts to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
* Overseeing the budgeting and forecasting process, consolidating inputs across the group, and providing insights to senior leadership.
* Managing financial reporting for the Group Finance Director, and Board members.
* Coordinating monthly submissions to the parent company and maintaining robust relationships with divisional and overseas accounting teams.
* Producing and managing annual statutory accounts in compliance with international accounting standards.
* Overseeing group taxation deliverables and VAT reporting for both UK and international operations.
* Driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
* Supporting the year-end audit process and performing specific year-end calculations, including bad debts and holiday pay provisions.
* Managing and mentoring a team of four finance professionals, fostering development and high performance.
* Maintaining the UK Group's leases and contractor datasets, ensuring IR35 compliance.
* Supporting bank administration across all platforms and contributing to ad hoc strategic projects.
Qualifications and Experience:
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
* Proven experience in group consolidation.
* Strong technical expertise, with a deep understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, and FRS 101.
* Proven experience in managing financial teams
* Background in a multi-national group environment (preferred).
* A proactive and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Salary & benefits:
* Base salary up to £90,000 per annum
* 10% bonus scheme
* 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
* Private medical insurance
* Generous pension schemes
* Rent deposit loans
* 2 community days per year
* Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
* Retail discount rewards
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Wide-ranging training library
* Development programmes (including mentoring)
* 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks
* Season ticket loans
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