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ecocareers

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Brighton & Hove, +20

AI generated summary

  • You must be ACA qualified with a solid audit background, strong leadership skills, a dedication to continuous improvement, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will develop internal controls, manage month-end close processes, ensure compliance, maintain accounting systems, enhance data integration, and support financial processes for new ventures.

Requirements

  • - Qualified ACA with a solid background in audit
  • - Strong leadership skills
  • - Dedication to continuous improvement
  • - Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • As a self-starter and highly motivated leader, you will take charge of developing and maintaining internal controls as the business expands.
  • Your expertise will be instrumental in creating a robust control environment to support operational performance.
  • In addition, you will be the driving force behind the delivery of our month-end close process and management accounts, ensuring their accuracy and efficiency in a timely manner.
  • You will also take charge of compliance with all statutory and legal reporting requirements, and manage relationships with external stakeholders such as banks, HMRC, and professional advisers.
  • Your financial acumen will come into play as you administer and maintain the core accounting system, property management system, and PO system.
  • You'll collaborate with the data integration team to evolve system integrations and enhance data management.
  • Another critical aspect of your role will be to develop financial processes for new activities and business ventures, including expansion into new territories.
  • This will require a detailed understanding of the business operations and the ability to align finance functions accordingly.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Group Financial Controller position?

We are seeking a candidate who is a Qualified ACA with a solid background in audit.

Who will the Group Financial Controller report to?

The Group Financial Controller will report directly to the CFO.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Group Financial Controller?

The primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining internal controls, overseeing the month-end close process, ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements, managing relationships with external stakeholders, and developing financial processes for new activities and business ventures.

Is experience with technology and systems integration important for this role?

Yes, experience with evolving system integrations and enhancing data management is critical, as you will collaborate with the data integration team.

What type of environment will the Group Financial Controller be working in?

The role is in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, specifically within a private equity-backed multi-site company.

Will the Group Financial Controller have a role in mentoring the finance team?

Yes, strong leadership skills and a dedication to continuous improvement are essential for mentoring and developing the young, ambitious finance team.

What impact will the Group Financial Controller have on the organization?

The Group Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and innovation within the organization, contributing to sustainable growth and success.

How important are communication skills for this position?

Excellent communication skills are a must, as the Group Financial Controller will represent the finance team to the wider business and to private equity owners.

Is this position expected to move quickly in terms of the hiring process?

Yes, we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as this position is moving fast.

What kind of financial systems will the Group Financial Controller be working with?

The Group Financial Controller will administer and maintain the core accounting system, property management system, and PO system.

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