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Group Finance Director

Employer
Michael Page
Location
City of London, London, England
Salary
GBP150000 - GBP180000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, PMI
Closing date
30 Mar 2023

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Sector
Construction and property
Salary band
£150,000 - £200,000
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working?
Hybrid - mostly office
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Job Details

  • A newly created position to support the firm's CFO and oversee the central finance function
  • You'll have a global oversight of the business's financial control framework and will work closely with external stakeholders including the firm's investors, Auditors & Banking lenders

Client Details

  • My client offers a global studio to deliver industry leading strategy, architecture, and construction for fit-out solutions in the commercial sector.
  • My client is very acquisitive having made 2 recent acquisitions with plans for more M&A activity in the next few years
  • My client offers hybrid working arrangements and occasional international travel will be required for this role

Description

  • Reporting into the CFO, you will lead, manage and develop the Central Finance team which will include a mixture of 6 indirect and direct reports
  • Provide an accurate & timely month-end close process and work with the regional finance teams to ensure consistency amongst processes
  • Preparation of Group monthly management accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
  • Oversee all aspects of compliance e.g., audit, tax, statutory accounts and treasury
  • Oversight of Corporate org structure and entity setup, governance and rationalisation
  • Continually assess the internal control framework and adoption of processes that can be applied on a global scale
  • Be a key point of contact for the external auditors to manage the annual audit process
  • Be a subject matter and technical expert for the business, staying abreast of accounting standards and where necessary upskilling the Regional teams
  • Oversee the treasury function to provide short and long term cash forecasting and planning
  • Lead any changes to the adoption of accounting policies and impact to financial processes
  • Support of Finance Projects and ad hoc requirements as necessary

Profile

  • Proven Group Financial Controller or Director
  • 10+ years of post qualified experience
  • Demonstrable experience partnering with the C Suite, managing experienced leaders, and dealing with external third parties
  • Ability to manage a large team
  • Extensive audit, technical accounting and treasury experience
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced and changing environment

Job Offer

  • 30% bonus
  • 7% matched pension
  • PMI
  • Hybrid working

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.

We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA

Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”

Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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