Group Financial Controller

Artemis Human Capital are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading organisation to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to join their senior finance team.

This is a key appointment within a complex and fast-paced business, offering broad exposure across financial operations, reporting, controls and business partnering. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the finance function delivers accurate and timely information while supporting strategic growth initiatives.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating within a dynamic environment and has experience managing multi-entity operations.

The Role:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring effective management of core accounting and cash management activities.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Manage reporting across multiple entities and support the consolidation of group results.
• Support cash flow management and working capital optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, audit and taxation requirements across a diverse operating structure.
• Maintain and enhance the financial control environment, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and advisors, ensuring timely completion of year-end processes.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and commentary to support senior management decision-making.
• Prepare management reporting packs and monitor key performance indicators.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive profitability and operational performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote strong collaboration with key internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective processes.

The Person:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership position.
• Strong experience managing multi-entity operations within a complex environment.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational priorities with strategic objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced systems capability with experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The Benefits:

• Excellent salary package
• Performance-related bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Healthcare benefits
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to join a high-performing and growing organisation

To apply for this Financial Controller opportunity, please apply via the link below or contact Artemis Human Capital for a confidential discussion.

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