Group Financial Controller

Partner Financial are working with a global engineering group to source an experienced Group Financial Controller for up to 12 months. A high-profile position, working closely with the CFO and Executive team, this is an opportunity to partner the business and drive a best in class group function to ensure the organisation achieves its current and future goals. They are seeking a seasoned professional to galvanise company development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving the Group Control function and taking ownership of all Group Accounting matters, to support the CFO
• Supporting the end to end process and driving improvements in both the UK finance function as well as the in-country finance structure
• Using the strategic position gained though seeing all numbers at ‘Group' level
• Management of group consolidations including FX, acquisition accounting
• Responsible for implementing group reporting, consolidation, planning and subsidiary accounting systems
• Assist in the implementation of a new cloud-based ERP system
• Knowledge of accounting principles and implementation of standard costing systems
• Accountable for working with auditors to design and deliver the group audit process
• Design and deliver accounting policies, internal controls and governance frameworks
• Experience with international transfer pricing implementation
• Review of the corporation tax and VAT returns for UK and international subsidiaries
• Compilation and analysis of capital expenditure projects

The successful candidate will have: 

• Professionally qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with appropriate level of PQE
• Previous Big 4 Audit experience is highly desirable
• Experience gained in the engineering, construction or house building is highly desirable
• Demonstrable experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Recent experience as an Interim Group Financial Controller managing a large finance and accounting function (20+)
• A dynamic work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with passion for excellence and innovation 
• A resilient and results-driven management skill set with strong people skills and an eye for detail
• Must be available immediately

Interested candidates should send their CV to Matthias Nicholls, who will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client's selection criteria within 48 hours of application receipt to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from him within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.