Group Financial Controller | Cheshire| PLC | Listed Business
Axon Moore are working with a high growth, PLC based in Cheshire who are looking to bring on board an Interim Group Financial Controller for circa 6 months.
You will be looking after a team of 3 direct reports with a couple of indirect and be responsible for ensuring Group Financial Controls are adhered to in a timely manner, plus controls and governance and internal audit.
The Group operates in large stable sectors and has a strong track record of success and delivering increased shareholders returns irrespective of the economic environment.
The Group is based in Cheshire and is UK wide
Job Description:
You will be covering on an interim basis to steady to team and ensure BAU
Working closely with the Group Finance Director and Group CEO;
Direct management of a team of 3 (2 ACA qualified) finance staff plus payroll
Part of the finance leadership team along with the Group Finance Director and Divisional Finance Directors.
Support the plc board in commercial decision making through the analysis of financial and non-financial information. Heavy involvement with the Group Executive team in respect of strategic projects including strategic planning, corporate activity, funding/refinancing, ESG etc.
Primary point of contact with external advisors for audit, internal audit, taxation compliance and pension scheme accounting.
Management of the external audit process, both internally and externally.
Manage the preparation of key external reporting requirements to strict deadlines including half-year and year-end accounts, city presentations and supporting analysis. Responsible for producing the Group’s annual report drafting financial statements and notes to the accounts.
Project manage the production of the annual report.
Attend audit committee meetings and preparation of information for all board meetings.
Management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis with short to long term planning at Group level.
Manage the financial accounting and reporting process ensuring strong controls and processes are in place.
Support the Group Finance Director in a Group wide finance automation programme.
Deliver cash flow and net debt forecasts as well as improving working capital and cash management processes across the Group.
Build strong relationships with divisional finance teams
Person Specification:
Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / ACMA).
Experienced Group Financial Controller
Strong controls mindset and background and an ability to identify and commercially assess risk
Strong controls and governance mindset
Strong accounting technical capability and an internal audit background
Plus data and improvement background
A good understanding of tax (liaising with external advisors), treasury and consolidations;
Experience of management and development of a team;
You will ideally gained experience of
PLC or AIM listed PLC environment
Divisionalised structures
IFRS reporting
Acquisition accounting
Please send a CV asap for immediate consideration. Role will be inside IR35 so can be a FTC or daily rate via Umbrella