Your new company Our client is a large global manufacturing group, supporting a range of industries, with a head-office based near Stafford. Your new role Reporting to the CFO and leading a small team, the Group Financial Controller will develop and maintain all necessary financial controls, systems and processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Company's finances and compliance with statutory requirements. You will consolidate the financial results from the international business units and produce timely and accurate statutory and management accounting and other management and financial information as and when requested. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need to be a qualified accountant, with strong technical accounting skills gained in a large, international manufacturing group. You will need to be effective at building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, and you will need operational/plant manufacturing experience. What you'll get in return Our client is seeking someone who enjoys being the number 2 to the Finance Director. This is a great place to work with a really friendly team and a good culture. Given the role has responsibility for the international subsidiaries, there is quite a bit of international travel, and it is expected you will be in the office 4 days per week. Our client can offer a really comprehensive benefits package including a bonus, generous car allowance and pension contribution. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays