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Group Financial Controller

Birmingham Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
The Group Financial Controller will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting . This position requires technical expertise in accounting and finance to support strategic decision-making.
  • Become an integral part of a growing business
  • Opportunity to shape the finance team

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a medium-sized financial services company that is an organisation known for its strong focus on financial excellence and professional standards, offering a structured and supportive work environment.

Job Description

  • Overall ownership of the group financial control environment, including policies, procedures and internal controls
  • Production of monthly, quarterly and annual group financial statements
  • Responsibility for UK GAAP / IFRS reporting, including complex accounting judgements
  • Lead the year-end statutory audit process and manage relationships with external auditors
  • Oversight of balance sheet integrity, reserves, accruals and technical provisions
  • Responsibility for regulatory reporting in a UK insurance/underwriting environment
  • Ensure compliance with FCA / PRA requirements and financial governance standards
  • Manage and develop the group finance team, embedding a strong control culture
  • Act as a key finance partner to the CFO, Executive team and Board
  • Support Board and Committee reporting, including Audit & Risk Committees
  • Work closely with underwriting, operations, risk and actuarial functions
  • Lead finance-related transformation projects, including systems and process improvement
  • Drive standardisation and best practice across the group.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant-ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance regulations
  • Strong technical accounting background (IFRS / UK GAAP)
  • Ability to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
  • Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems
  • A detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000-90,000
  • Excellent package
  • Hybrid working- 2/3 days in office.
Contact
Louise Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945317
Phone number
+44 121 634 6920

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Edwards
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6920
Job reference
JN-022026-6945317