Job Description

Are you a technically strong accountant looking for a role with real influence and exposure? We're working with a leading UK business to recruit a Deputy Group Financial Controller. This is a rare opportunity to join a company where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders and lead on critical financial reporting projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of statutory reporting, consolidation, and audit processes for the Group. You'll manage a talented Group Financial Reporting Accountant, ensuring high standards and supporting their career development. This role offers significant variety, including investor reporting, systems improvement, and strategic projects such as IFRS conversion and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the Group Financial Reporting Accountant, fostering development and high performance.
• Group Close & Consolidation: Lead half-year and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate consolidation across multiple divisions.
• Statutory Reporting: Oversee preparation of annual consolidated and subsidiary accounts under FRS 102.
• Audit Coordination: Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of information.
• Investor & Shareholder Reporting: Prepare half-year and year-end investor materials, monthly shareholder board reports, and ad hoc financial information.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Drive efficiency through finance transformation projects and lead initiatives to enhance reporting processes.
• Strategic Projects: Support high-profile initiatives such as IFRS conversion, listed debt readiness, acquisitions (due diligence and integration), and corporate structuring.
• Technical Expertise: Research and advise on complex accounting judgments, including lease and revenue accounting developments.

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 (IFRS experience desirable).
• Proven experience in group financial reporting and consolidation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ambitious and proactive, with a desire to make an impact.

Why Apply?

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects.
• Opportunity to influence transformation and process improvements.
• Collaborative culture with clear progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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