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“The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.” Henry Kissinger

Sheridan Maine is delighted to have been engaged to hire this role on an exclusive basis by our client - a £1 billion turnover business with a proud history and a very exciting future, under the leadership of a top calibre executive team.

This is a super career opportunity for a highly driven Finance leader with a strong technical background, with the mission of transforming finance operations, and the aspiration that the person who goes into this position will have the ambition and capability to potentially step up into the CFO role in the future.

The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of external financial reporting, balance sheet management, cash flow, risk management, and the transformation of the Finance shared services function.

Responsibilities of the Group Financial Controller include:

• Ensure the accurate and timely production of statutory accounts, bank reports, and other external financial reports
• Manage balance sheet and cash flow within the budgeting and forecasting process
• Lead the transformation, standardisation, and automation of Finance shared services, including payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash, and treasury
• Drive balance sheet control, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Establish and manage a robust risk management framework, overseeing all risk and assurance activities
• Lead the Group’s tax and treasury functions, overseeing a Tax Accountant and building strong relationships with banks and HMRC
• Serve as the main contact for audits and manage the relationship with external auditors
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong technical accounting background – solid knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and Tax; rigorous around Balance Sheet control. A top tier practice background would be advantageous
• Experience of process review/improvement/re-engineering, with an mindset for excellence and exceptional professional integrity
• Excellent leadership qualities, with gravitas and the ability to inspire and challenge teams and individuals toward optimal performance
• Confident, robust and highly motivated