Group Financial Controller

Location: South ManchesterReporting to: Group Finance Director

An exciting opportunity for a qualified Group Financial Controller to join a dynamic, multinational business and take ownership of a broad, high-impact finance function.

You'll lead an established team of seven and play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening controls and supporting the continued growth of the Group across its international entities.

This role would suit a Group Management Accountant looking to step into an FC role or an experience Financial Controller with consolidation experience. International experience is essential.

• Lead the preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts, statutory accounts and insightful financial reporting.

• Own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow and working capital management.

• Strengthen financial controls, risk management and processes across the Group's international subsidiaries.

• Partner closely with the FD and wider leadership team, providing commercial insight and supporting strategic decision-making.

• Support the Group's tax strategy and ensure timely compliance across Corporation Tax, VAT and other international requirements.

• Lead finance automation and AI initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting and controls.

• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting.

• Oversee year-end audits and maintain strong relationships with external advisers and auditors.

• Lead, motivate and develop the finance team, creating a high-performing and collaborative culture.

• Work closely with operational teams to understand business challenges and identify opportunities.

• Challenge existing processes and lead positive change across the finance function.

• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across the Group.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

• Proven experience within an international group environment.

• Strong experience managing a finance team and overseeing a broad finance function.

• International, multi-currency and group reporting experience; US reporting knowledge would be advantageous.

• Commercially minded, analytical and confident translating financial information into clear business insight.

• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.

• Experience within recruitment, staffing or a similarly fast-paced services environment would be advantageous.

This is a high-profile role with genuine scope to influence the wider business, shape the finance function and drive transformation across an international Group. It's an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Financial Controller looking to take ownership, make an impact and work closely with senior leadership.

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