Group Financial Controller

Location
Lichfield
Salary
Market related
Posted
27 Apr 2017
Closes
04 May 2017
Ref
5549
Contact
Jamie Carter
Category
Insurance
Experience Levels
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A specialist Financial Services firm based in Lichfield, is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join the business at time of significant growth brought about by recent acquisitions.  The Group Financial Controller will report in to the Finance Director, and will be No.2 in Finance, with responsibility for a large Finance team. 

The Company

The successful Group Financial Controller will be working for a firm that provides Investment, Savings and Insurance services for its customers, this is a forward thinking organisation, which is very ambitious and continues to grow organically and through acquisition.  They have a rich history and are very well respected and recognised within the industry.

The Role

The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for continuously developing the financial control environment, and managing the implications of latest regulatory / accounting standards developments, whilst providing strategic insight in ensuring proactive management of financial arrangements.  The role will also involve supporting the internal and external reporting for the Group.

The Candidate

As the successful Group Financial Controller are likely to have significant experience in the following areas:

  •   Qualified ACA ideally (or equivalent)
  •   Degree or equivalent
  •   General Insurance / Financial services experience essential
  •   Completion of Statutory Accounts including group consolidation
  •   Knowledge of Solvency II reporting
  •   IFRS and UK GAAP reporting knowledge
  •   Branch and subsidiary accounting
  •   Experience of working in a controlled and deadline-driven environment
  •   Strong management and communication skills, with experience of leading teams
  •   Deep knowledge relating to finance, financial transactions, financial statements and reporting.
  •   Demonstrate ability to interpret and apply relevant rules, regulations relating to financial accounting standards, solvency II or PRA / FCA etc.
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