Jobsxl | Total Jobs Online

Description

THE ROLE
As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of all aspects of financial management, ensuring the smooth operation of our financial accounts, management reporting, and compliance. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop a team while playing a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation and delivery of financial and management accounts, including FP&A
• Complex group consolidations and acquisition accounting
• Delivering an efficient Group statutory audit, being the key liaison with the auditors
• Group treasury with external and intercompany debt and equity funding
• Overseeing tax compliance in collaboration with external tax advisors.
• Managing a Group financial control team, providing guidance and support to achieve excellence, whilst also collaborating closely with wider finance team community across the Group.
• Developing and maintaining financial systems and controls to drive operational efficiency, including the introduction of group wide policies
• Collaborating with the Director of Finance Performance on strategic financial initiatives and business growth opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory financial requirements.

About You

Skills and experience:

• Proven Financial Expertise: Significant experience as a Financial Controller in a Group environment, preferably within private equity or professional services.
• Leadership Acumen: Experience managing a finance team, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, including hands-on treasury and tax knowledge.
• Strategic Thinker: A commercial mindset with the ability to align financial strategies to business goals.
• Detail-Oriented Approach: A meticulous eye for accuracy and a passion for maintaining robust financial processes.

You may be the sort of person who is:

• Collaborative: Thrives in a team-oriented environment and excels at cross-functional collaboration.
• Innovative: Brings fresh ideas to optimise financial operations and contribute to business growth.
• Adaptable: Confident in navigating complex challenges with a practical approach.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritize creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.
Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalized support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.

About Sumer

Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland. Operating within a buy and build “Hub and Spoke” business model, we combine the indispensable value of leading regional practices with the tech, scale, and breadth of expertise of a national organisation. We call this ‘The Power of Collaboration’ – an approach that delivers growth for our entire organization and all the businesses we serve. By joining Sumer, you become part of a dynamic team committed to innovation, excellence, and the success of the businesses we support.