Head of Financial Control & Reporting
hace 1 día
Chester
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Financial Control & Reporting to join a leading retail organisation in Cheshire at a time of significant growth and transformation. This company is a market leader in its field and requires a high-calibre, technically strong professional to support this new phase of expansion by developing a best-in-class finance team, implementing robust reporting, and ensuring fit-for-purpose systems and processes. The successful candidate will lead on all technical financial matters, work closely with a forward-thinking CFO, and engage with the private equity stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the financial control function, ensuring a strong internal control environment., • Oversee preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations., • Direct the preparation of management and board reports, providing key financial insights., • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering insights that drive business strategy., • Lead and develop a high-performing team., • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with training from a top-tier accountancy firm., • Proven experience in financial accounting, statutory accounts preparation, and group reporting., • Significant post-qualification experience in financial control, reporting, and team leadership., • In-depth knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and corporate governance., • Strong Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills. Desired Skills and Experience Financial controller, statutory reporting, team leadership, qualified accountant. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.