Group Financial Controller - Strategic Leadership Opportunity Location: Worcestershire
Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary: £60-75k
Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to take the reins of a dynamic group finance function? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing group to recruit a
Group Financial Controller who will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational efficiency, and supporting commercial decision-making across multiple UK sites.
Why This Role? This is more than just a financial leadership role. It's an opportunity to:
- Influence group-wide financial performance and strategy.
- Lead and mentor a talented finance team.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and contribute to board-level decisions.
- Be the driving force behind process improvements and system enhancements.
What You'll Be Doing: - Overseeing the finance department, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, and payroll.
- Delivering accurate and insightful monthly management accounts across all sites.
- Leading the preparation of annual statutory accounts and coordinating audits.
- Managing budgeting and cash flow forecasting in collaboration with the senior leadership team.
- Handling VAT submissions, KPI reporting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reports.
- Supporting the Group Finance Director and deputising during absences.
What We're Looking For: - ACCA or CIMA qualified with 5+ years of experience in management accounting.
- Proven experience in group accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong Excel and accounting systems skills (Microsoft BC experience is a plus).
- A proactive leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and meeting tight deadlines.
The Team You'll Lead: You'll manage a team including Credit Control, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, Management Accountants, and Accounts Assistants ensuring smooth operations and professional development across the department.
Ready to make a real impact? Apply today to take the next step in your career and lead a finance function that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.