Group Financial Controller

York Permanent View Job Description
The Group Financial Controller will lead all financial control, reporting, compliance, treasury and operational finance activities across an international group comprising seven legal entities including two trading businesses.
  • Profitable and growing privately owned business
  • Ecommerce / FMCG sector

About Our Client

You will join an exciting FMCG / Retail business in a growing sector.

Job Description

The role is responsible for ensuring robust financial governance, accurate and timely reporting, effective working capital management, and strong financial controls across a multi-currency and multi-entity environment.Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Control & Reporting
  • Group Consolidation & International Accounting
  • Inventory & Supply Chain Finance
  • Treasury & Working Capital
  • Compliance, Tax & Audit
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Systems & Process Improvement
  • Commercial Support

The Successful Applicant

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
  • Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in a financial control role.
  • Experience managing external audits and statutory reporting.
  • Experience within distribution, wholesale, retail, import/export or product-based businesses.



Highly Desirable

  • Multi-entity Group reporting and consolidation experience.
  • Strong understanding of inventory accounting and working capital management.
  • Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
  • Knowledge of UK and European VAT regulations and customs procedures.
  • ERP implementation or finance transformation experience.
  • Treasury and cash flow management.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.



Personal Attributes

  • Commercially minded with strong business acumen.



What's on Offer

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits included.

Hybrid working from offices in North Yorkshire

Contact
Olivia Craven
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7060848
Phone number
+44 113 243 7705

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Craven
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7705
Job reference
JN-072026-7060848