An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Controller in North Manchester. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000 and the chance to lead, develop and strengthen group controller activities within a dynamic organisation. The successful candidate will be a key business partner to the group CFO, supervising an experienced Accounts Payable team and Treasury Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounting skills and a mastery of IFRS and PLC reporting.

What you'll do:

As a Group Financial Controller, your role will be pivotal in leading, developing and strengthening the group controller activities. You will provide early insight into the cashflow and liquidity of the business while ensuring that external reporting is delivered to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include maintaining visibility on cash needs, preparing cashflow forecasts, supervising the Accounts Payable team, providing accounting expertise, driving year-end processes, and filling statutory reports. Your ability to adapt quickly and drive improvement will be crucial in this role.

• Maintain and improve visibility on short term, medium term and long-term cash needs and resources
• Prepare long term and short term cashflow forecasts
• Supervise the Accounts Payable team and approve payment runs
• Monitor and mitigate exposure to FX risk
• Provide accounting and tax technical expertise to the team
• Drive full year processes and production of year-end report and statutory accounts
• Fill statutory reports and returns including VAT, tax returns, R&D tax credit claims

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Group Financial Controller position will bring a wealth of experience in similar roles including treasury. You are a qualified accountant with current technical knowledge or possess a strong academic background. Your strong accounting skills are complemented by your experience of IFRS and PLC reporting. You have excellent analytical skills which you use to make informed decisions. Your credibility allows you to confidently deal with executive and senior management. You are comfortable with change and are always looking for ways to drive improvement. Your adaptability allows you to step into new roles quickly.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Strong accounting skills with mastery of IFRS and PLC reporting
• Excellent analytical skills
• Credibility and confidence to deal with executive and senior management
• Comfortable with change and driving improvement

What sets this company apart:

This company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its dynamic work environment. They value their employees and offer a competitive salary package. The company is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an ideal place to advance your career. They believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture where everyone's contribution is valued.

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