Group Financial Controller

The position of Group Financial Controller is responsible for developing and leading the finance function and will be expected to deliver the role with a high level of autonomy, assisting the Head of Finance to ensure the integrity of all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis, on a professional and timely basis as the business continues with its next stage of growth.

Client Details

Our client are a market leading manufacturing business in the renewable energy sector.

Description

Reporting Cycles - Responsible for all financial reporting cycles

• Responsibility for the management of the finance function to meet group requirements for timely information and reporting
• Monthly financial reporting - responsibility for delivering the full monthly Board Pack
• Constantly evolve the monthly reporting packs and process to ensure fit-for-purpose

Engagement with Key Stakeholders - Development of strong working relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring that they have all relevant information required in a timely manner to contribute to the success of the business

• Direct line management of the finance team
• Working closely with the Head of Finance and the heads of departments
• Liaison with other departments for processes that interact with the finance team or impact the finances of the company. Be a point of contact for consultation over such issues and advise on best practice
• Work with the Audit Committee to ensure the appropriate levels of assurance are obtained around the controls environment for the company and to develop and improve internal controls and reporting
• Provide accounting technical support to the business on proposed ventures and impact assessments of new financial reporting standards
• Support all functions across the business and ensure a growing level of financial literacy
• Financial support - deliver sound financial information and support as required to aid management decision-making, leading discussion on the financial implications of operational decisions as part of a proactive Group Finance team

• Continuous Improvement - Responsible for improving the quality of everything you and your team do

  • Set and monitor departmental and individual objectives for the team to meet company objectives and develop the function and the team
  • Identifying improvement areas for the function, the team and financial management and profitability for the company
  • Team development - mentoring, coaching and developing each member of the finance department to be their best and meet their development needs and objectives
  • Take personal responsibility for own development and succession planning
  • View process development as an imperative to success

  Controls & Risk Management - Responsible for managing all financial risks to the business

  • Liaising with the company's insurers for queries relating to cover
  • Review & authorise payments in the bank. Manage liquidity around the group
  • Maintain a group cashflow forecast and advise on working capital/ liquidity
  • Treasury - involvement in Group Treasury matters
  • Monthly review of journals and project working papers, consolidated accounts and Board Pack
  • Maintain documented procedures for the Finance function and ensure wider business procedures support the control of business assets and liabilities.
  • Review of disaster recovery planning for finance
  • Ownership of identified risks and appropriate mitigations of the corporate risk register

Profile

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced Group Financial Controller (or a candidate stepping up to Group FC level), CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, an assured self-starter with the drive to understand the detail, the focus to collaborate and influence others, possessing a thorough understanding of diverse business processes and financial strategy.

* CIMA, ACCA OR ACA Qualified
* Highly experienced Financial Controller ideally from a manufacturing background

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Excellent analytical skills
* Strong commercial acumen and considered an expert in their field
* Highly proficient with Excel and all Microsoft Office tools
* Experienced in Microsoft Dynamics
* Strong financial modelling
* A critical eye for process improvements
* A dynamic, self-starter with a passion for taking ownership and delivering results
* Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team, supporting colleagues to be their best

PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
* A passionate advocate for the company and the team
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
* Assists others improve as a mentor for financial reporting
* Acts with professionalism and the highest levels of integrity throughout
* Demonstrates excellent collaboration across functions and with other team members
* Excellent time management and ability to multi-task to deliver a variety of work streams to deadlines
* Ability and willingness to challenge
* Attention to detail whilst maintaining a sense of the bigger picture

Job Offer

On offer is a generous salary and benefits package.