Group Financial Controller

Mail Metrics group.; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee its financial operations. This pivotal leadership role involves managing a team, preparing consolidated financial statements, and ensuring robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in multi-currency reporting and strong stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities include managing the month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing internal controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Proven experience of multi-currency group consolidated reporting.
• Strong technical accounting skills with up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS.
• Experience with ERP implementation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of direct reports.
• Prepare and consolidate multi-currency group financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory reporting obligations are met.
• Monitor and report group cash flow and working capital.

Skills

Excellent leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Financial systems expertise

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Integrity

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location

Huddersfield or Leicester - Hybrid (2 Days on Site)

Job Type

Full Time

Closing Date

16 January 2026

Main Purpose of Role

As the Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the group. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, compliance, and accurate financial reporting across all business units in the UK & Ireland. This is a key leadership position, working closely with senior management to support the continued growth of Mail Metrics.

• Lead and develop a team of 5 direct reports including 2 Qualified/Qualified by Experience, and 1 Part-Qualified, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of multi-currency group financial statements in accordance with GAAP as required
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Maintain and appropriately review Balance Sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Manage recurring Tax activity including VAT, PAYE, P11D, and supporting Corporation Tax
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the group, particularly on Balance sheet and Cashflow statements
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting obligations are met, including liaison with external auditors and tax advisors
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls and financial governance, implementing best practice processes
• Monitor and report group cash flow and working capital
• Manage external relationships including those with Banking partners on transactional activities, bank loan repayment, & covenant processes, and Insurance partners on annual Business Insurance
• Manage the groups Payroll function
• Support 2x Transactional Finance Managers in managing the Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Accounts Payable functions
• Champion the use of financial systems and digital tools to enhance efficiency and reporting capability.
• Work closely with the Group Finance Director and Group FP&A Manager on both leadership and work-activities across the wider Finance function

Essentialqualifications / experience / skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Proven experience of multi-currency group consolidated reporting.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills; experience with ERP implementation advantageous.
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret financial data and influence business outcomes.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.

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