Group Financial Controller (12m FTC)

Base pay range

Group Financial Controller – 12m fixed term contract (maternity cover)

£80-90k per year

Remote working with occasional meetings in London when required

mid‑feb start

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the monthly reporting close process for the companies within the Group.
• The monthly reporting close process includes:
• The creation of the month end reporting timetable and ensuring completion of all requirements by the business finance teams on time
• Completion of the accounting and reporting for the central Group entities
• Preparation of the Group monthly Board Pack including the consolidation of monthly financial results and statements for the businesses
• Review of the business unit board packs for completeness
• Attendance of the monthly business unit review meetings
• Cashflow forecasting for the Group
• Lead the external audit for the Group, supporting the business Finance Directors and liaising with other stakeholders as required
• Support with the annual Corporation Tax returns by providing information and responding to any queries and questions
• Produce the draft annual statutory accounts for each entity within the Group, to be reviewed by the CFO and external auditors
• Lead the balance sheet reviews ahead of half year and year end for all businesses
• Ensure Group payments on account are completed per their schedules for Corporation Tax and VAT
• Submit quarterly VAT returns for the Group, reviewing line items to ensure VAT codes used are correct,));
  • Support the Chair and CFO with the annual business planning process for the Group, reviewing business submissions and consolidating packs for Board submission
  • Monitor্ Group cashflows ensuring all liabilities can be met, receipts collected by the business finance teams and there is sufficient cash available each month flagging issues to senior management
  • Update the cash flow forecasting for the Group
  • Processing of the monthly corporate payroll for payment
  • Support with processing and approval of any AP or other ad hoc payments
  • Manage a team of three heads, that includes a Group Management Accountant, HR Technical System Analyst and Senior Payroll Administrator. Supporting with any issues and providing cover for annual leave
  • Oversight of the corporate payroll process
  • Oversight of the corporate group systems
  • Oversee the Key Controls Framework for the Group, followingInd up with control gaps within the businesses
  • Responsibility for the accounting system IRIS Financials and expenses system ASSURE and ensuring system access maintained, updated and system issues resolved
  • Maintain shared mailboxes for Financial, HR & Expenses systems, responding to queries and raising requests with service providers as required

  What we are looking for

  • Experienced Accountant, ideally with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
  • Proven experience in a Finance Role with responsibility for month end financial close, delivery of controllership activities and business reporting, ideally for a small group of companies
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience in using finance software and systems ideally IRIS Financials
  • Strong technical knowledge of relevant accounting standards
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • An analytical, influencing and managerial skillset
  • Action‑oriented: ability to turn goals into executable tasks effectively and do what is needed to deliver results
  • Enthusiastic, self‑motivated with high levels of energy and drive

  Festival

  Seniority level

  Director

  Employment type

  ampuan

  Contract

  Job function

  Finance

  Industries

  Human Resources Services

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