Group Financial Controller
Location: Wimborne, UK (near Salisbury)
Reporting to: CEO
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000, dependent upon experience
Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) or full-time office option
Company
Join a leading innovator in the financial services sector. My client, a renowned entity in the industry, offers a comprehensive and innovative investment platform focusing on pensions and asset management. They are currently seeking a Group Financial Controller, which is the first of its kind, it is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to shape and define key financial strategies and processes.
About the Role
As the Group Financial Controller reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll manage operational responsibilities while acting as a strategic partner to the management team. This crucial role involves overseeing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, and encompasses managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic department collaboration.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory & Compliance: Adhere to Consumer Duty rules and FCA guidelines, prepare accurate financial statements, and ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.
- Company Liquidity: Monitor cash flow, manage working capital, and implement strategies to optimize financial resources and minimize risks.
- Accounting & Controls: Establish robust internal controls, collaborate with external auditors for audits, and oversee ERP system implementation and optimisation.
- Reporting: Analyse financial data, manage budget variances, develop budgets, provide forecasts, and conduct financial analyses for strategic decisions.
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead, manage, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Identify and implement necessary process changes and improvements.
Skills & Qualifications
- ACCA or CIMA-qualified.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Financial Controller.
- Proven leadership experience in managing and developing a finance team.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify and implement process changes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Strong business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of financial issues.
- Knowledge of Consumer Duty FCA principle 12.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday.
- Vitality private healthcare.
- Smart Pensions pension plan.
- Yurtle caregiver support and insurance.
- Work-from-home opportunities.
- Perks at Work subscription.
- Access to additional learning resources.
- Potential for equity.
Be part of a team that’s reaching new heights in the financial services industry. Apply through Neulinx and embark on this exciting journey!