Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 DOE Location: Walsall A leading organisation in Walsall is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join their business and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. This opportunity offers you the chance to work closely with senior management, oversee multi-company & multi-currency consolidations.

Responsibilities of the Group Financial Controller:

• Provide guidance and support to group accounting staff while liaising regularly with senior management teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives.
• Prepare and review comprehensive UK and Group financial reports and analysis, ensuring accuracy and clarity for all stakeholders.
• Attend to all aspects of Group annual accounts including consolidation processes and audit coordination, maintaining high standards of compliance.
• Conduct thorough reviews of financial procedures, contracts systems, and recommend improvements where necessary to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory bodies regarding finance, contracts, data protection, money laundering, ONS reporting, and ISO requirements as applicable.
• Work diligently in accordance with legal and statutory requirements as well as company policies and procedures to uphold organisational integrity.
• Assist with the implementation of quality systems and workplace health and safety measures across the finance function.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts for the UK company and review intercompany billings to maintain effective liquidity management.
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements for all group companies while coordinating audits including multi-currency consolidation workpapers.
• Manage customer contracts by reviewing and approving variations, attend to company secretarial duties, premises management, insurance requirements, and provide advice on tax transfer pricing policy.

What you bring:

• Recognised qualifications in accountancy are essential for this role as they underpin your ability to manage complex financial operations.
• At least five years’ experience handling multi-company consolidations involving multiple currencies is required to ensure seamless integration across entities.
• A high level of literacy combined with strong numeracy skills enables you to analyse intricate financial data accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are vital for nurturing collaborative relationships with staff members both locally and internationally.
• Proven managerial abilities allow you to guide accounting teams effectively while supporting their professional development.
• A history of implementing or developing appropriate financial systems demonstrates your capacity for driving operational enhancements.
• Demonstrated time management skills ensure that tasks are completed efficiently without compromising quality or compliance.
• Flexibility in responding to changing demands is important for adapting quickly within a dynamic organisational environment.
• Ideally previous experience using Exchequer accounting software would be advantageous but not mandatory for success in this role.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real difference—apply now!

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