Group Financial Controller

We are currently looking for a technically sound and commercially astute Group Financial Controller to join our growing, fast paced finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Director you will drive and refine the business growth strategy and work closely with the finance functions across the group of businesses. Role and Responsibilities (but not limited to): Develop key business relationships across the group to ensure relevant financial information and commentary is consolidated and reported to management Assist in the development and implementation of structures to ensure costs are appropriately recharged within the group of businesses Work with the finance team to develop processes and templates that report expenditure and financial performance from accounting systems in an accurate, consistent and timely manner Consolidate and analyse monthly financial results in a consistent, accurate and timely manner, adding value through analysis and commentary Implement and drive financial review meetings with shared service functional management to share and where necessary, robustly challenge financial performance, understand business drivers, and add value and support to business decision making Develop key relationships with functional management to ensure finance is viewed as an essential and valued part of the decision-making process Responsible for preparing budgets, quarterly forecasts, stat accounts and annual external audits Work with the Group Finance Director to ensure overall delivery of financial performance targets, financial reporting, managing suppliers, improving processes and maintaining healthy cashflow Person Specification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA - Qualified Highly developed understanding of financial/management accounting practices Utilities / Financial Services / Regulated market sector awareness Competency with SAGE or similar financial accounting software Advanced Excel / MS office ability Working as part of cross functional management team Articulate and able to present strong business cases Able to influence peers and Directors persuasively A high level of analytical and report writing / development skills Problem solving skills and with an understanding of cost drivers Experience of working in a commercial environment Experience in billing systems / CRM data interrogation highly advantageous What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'applynow' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Please note if successful you will be required to attend an interview with the hiring manager within 1 week of the closing date.