Group Financial Controller

A new opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Controller for an Internationally recognised manufacturing business based in South Staffordshire. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a profitable, growing business who are involved in some very exciting projects over the next two years.

You must be a fully qualified accountant with excellent people leadership skills, technical accounting knowledge including a strong command of IFRS & FRS 101, possess a process led attention to detail, be a strong communicator and a natural people leader. In return there is a very competitive salary and attractive benefits package on offer.

The role

As the Group Financial Controller you will take full accountability for the Financial Accounts as well as get involved in exciting projects including a restructure, potential acquisitions and the you will look at the re-organisation and optimise processes. Key activities include:

• Responsibility for all local & group financial reporting, accuracy of balance sheets, P&L cash flow and other financial statements
• Prepare and oversee UK statutory Accounts & periodic reporting packages for all UK entities
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, governance and risk management to safeguard the UK entities
• Develop and roll out internal control processes and procedures and enforce their adoption within the business
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process and develop working relationships with a broad range of both internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and develop a team

The Group Financial Controller will be:

• Fully qualified with relevant Post Qualified Experience
• Manufacturing background would be desirable
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS, FRS 101 and SOX
• Strong ability to organise & optimise processes
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Systems skills

The benefits Package:

• Basic Salary £55 - 70k
• Pension