Group Financial Controller

Our client, a PE backed business in Manchester are looking to appoint an experienced, technically strong Group Financial Controller to work alongside the Finance Director. This is a newly created role and the successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing the Audit, Financial Reporting, Statutory Accounts, Treasury and Board reporting. With impressive growth plans, this is a great time to join the business. Location: Manchester (3 days in the office) Salary: c.£75,000-£85,000. Key responsibilities: * Ownership of internal and external reporting requirements, including leading the external audit and managing relationships. * Producing insightful MI to present to Board and SLT. * Analysis of financial risk and controls to ensure robust finance processes are documented and managed effectively. * Leading on taxation, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met. * Analysis of business performance and presenting information to the Board. * Review of management accounts, providing detailed commercial insight and analysis. * Managing the loan portfolio for the Group, including financing facilities and relationship with lenders. * Leading the annual Group budget process. * Overall management of cash, ensuring strong cost control. * Integration of future acquisitions and changing models to support future investment decisions. Requirements: * Qualified ACA/ACCA / CIMA - with a strong technical accounting background. * Experience of embedding Business Partnering models. * Experience in a Private Equity backed business would be highly desirable. * Experience of supporting and presenting information at Board level. * Experience of taxation and advising Boards and Directors on potential tax treatments