Group Financial Controller (PLC)

1. Group Consolidation

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of group financial statements, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and relevant local accounting standards.

• Oversee quarterly and annual closing activities across multiple subsidiaries and business entities.

• Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, providing clear financial insights to management.

• Manage intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accurate elimination of intercompany transactions.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Drive the group's budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, including support for M&A and corporate finance initiatives.

• Provide strategic financial insights through cost-benefit analyses, scenario modelling, and performance tracking.

• Monitor financial KPIs and recommend actions to address performance gaps.

3. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements across all operating jurisdictions.

• Prepare and present board-level financial reports, highlighting key risks and opportunities.

• Coordinate and manage external audit processes to ensure timely completion.

4. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering skill development and performance excellence.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
  

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior financial management or controller role.
  
• Proven experience in group financial consolidation, particularly in a multi-entity environment.
  
• Demonstrable experience with ERP and financial systems implementation. Familiarity with systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage.
  
• Previous experience with system upgrades and process automation is desirable.
  

• Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling expertise.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
  
• Familiarity with financial planning software and data visualisation tools.
  

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams effectively.
  
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
  
• Skilled in analytical thinking and adept at resolving complex problems.
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for fostering cross-functional collaboration.