Robert Half are recruiting a Group Financial Controller to join a global business, who are going through a period of significant & positive change.

The Role: As the Group Financial Controller, reporting into the Group Finance function and working closely with the business partnering team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all finance-related aspects of the site. This newly created opportunity is key in driving strategic growth plans for the business.

Job Title: Group Financial Controller

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum

Location: Cardiff Area - Hybrid working offered with the option to work from home one day per week.

About the Business: A global leader in their field, poised for exceptional growth in an ever-changing sector, through acquisitions, consolidation and R&D.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the efficient management of financial operations.
• Analysing and reporting on financial performance.
• Accountable for delivering precise, high-quality monthly and quarterly reports.
• Leading monthly financial reviews of UK and international subsidiaries.
• Collaborating with the various heads of departments to ensure the budgeting and forecasting is accurate.
• Designing, implementing, and reviewing accounting controls.
• Deep understanding of business budgets and forecasts and their impact on strategic objectives.
• Building strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• Mentoring and developing the finance team to aid continual growth and development.
• Supervising the annual audit process and coordinating with external personnel as needed.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Supporting Senior Leadership on key strategic projects.

Experience and Skills:

• A Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience of leading a finance team within a group function.
• Ability to lead, train, and support a high-achieving team across multiple locations.
• Excellent skills in financial systems and Excel to facilitate growth and generate management reports.
• Independent decision-making capabilities and clear communication of financial data and procedures.
• Expertise in minimising risks by identifying and addressing key dependencies in financial processes and enhancing efficiency.
• A proactive approach to questioning and improving current practices.
• Engaged in sharing knowledge both within the team and externally as needed.
• Readiness to travel when necessary.

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