Group Financial Controller

Our client who owns a portfolio of various businesses are currently looking for a Group Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress in their career with the opportunity to work with diverse businesses and head up a well established team. As Group Financial Controller you will play a critical role in supporting the group finance function through efficient consolidation of group accounts, preparation of budgets, and management of cash flow. The role requires a proactive approach to aligning financial deliverables with the broader business objectives, ensuring financial integrity and transparency at all levels of the group. Key Responsibilities: Group Accounts Consolidation: Lead the monthly consolidation of group accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of group performance to stakeholders. Cash Flow Management: Oversee the consolidation of group cash flow statements and provide strategic guidance on spend management across all group entities. Budget Support: Collaborate with business units across the group to prepare and consolidate annual budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals. Financial Operations Collaboration: Maintain close working relationships with both commercial and operational finance teams to drive financial performance and support business initiatives. Group Banking Administration: Manage and oversee group banking arrangements, ensuring efficient administration and smooth operational flow. Lending & Reporting: Prepare consolidated financial reports for submission to banks and lenders, supporting group financing and lending arrangements. End-of-Year Accounts: Coordinate the collation of end-of-year financial returns and accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and timelines. Financial Policy Alignment: Work closely with finance leads across the group to ensure the consistent application of finance policies, procedures, and controls. Audit Management: Act as the primary contact for group audits, facilitating a smooth and efficient audit process. Staff Development: Support the training and professional development of the group finance team, fostering continuous improvement and skills enhancement. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of providing accurate and insightful financial information to senior management and external stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of relevant accounting standards and principles, with the ability to apply them in a group context Preferred: A relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Hands-on experience in the consolidation of group accounts. Familiarity with managing group cash flows and financial reporting for lending purposes. If you would like to find out more please send your CV to Lyndsey at Global Highland for a confidential conversation