Otto James Consulting has been retained in a search and selection process by a Manchester City Center based technology organisation. We search for a talented and ambitions qualified accountant, to step up to a newly created Group Financial Controllers position. The role of Group Financial Controller has come through a restructure and upskilling of talent within the organisations finance function. The need restructure has been implemented following a successful capital raise in 2024. With the next tranche of investment scheduled H2 2026, we look to onboard the right talent as soon as possible, to ensure growth and acquisition opportunities are realised. Reporting to and supporting the Group Finance Director and working closely with the CFO, the role requires a keen ability to work at both Group and detail level. As a newly created role, it provides the new hire with the real chance to make their mark, push their boundaries and play a key role in the value creation journey in a company that is truly innovative within their industry.The Role:With the growth in the organisation, the current framework and infrastructure, albeit effective at the moment, will need modernisation moving forward. This modernisation will be through hiring in new talent, while also looking at technological investments in your team
Drive efficiencies and methodology changes across your team. Driving best practice and industry excellence.
Prepare weekly / monthly and annual reports for senior leadership team
Drive effective group consolidated reporting (monthly management accounts, bank reporting and KPIs)
Seek out methods and practices to increase flexibility and speed in AP, AR, payroll, cash flow management and other financial processes whilst maintaining appropriate controls
Weekly and monthly cash forecasting and treasury management
Statutory reporting, treasury and tax management, ensuring compliant and timely filings Improve and streamline existing financial controls and processes, using technology to automate, ensuring IT systems are relevant and fit for purpose/scale.
Responsibility for AP and AR Cost control across the organisation - site CapEx reduction, working with regional operations managers on P&L optimisation and marketing colleagues on paid media spend optimisation.
Clearly communicate finance policies and procedures across the organisation, and why they exist
Some travel to sites to support growth and business development
Ad hoc duties as required and as the business develops further
Requirement:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with experience in a high growth company
Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of taxation (UK and ideally US tax compliance).
Experience of managing teams, as working with non-finance and operational managers
Experience of group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with foreign currency exposure
Although not essential, experience in a PE/VC backed environment helpful
Experience in a Multi-site organisation
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, organized and attentive to detail
Extremely organised and deadline driven, embrace control and detail focussed
Enthusiastic with a proactive personality and 'can do' approach
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Salary & BenefitsSalary at c£86,000 to £95,000 basic plus bonus
