Group Financial Controller - #2179210

Department: Finance

Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard

Description

The Group Financial Controller is a senior Finance leader responsible for the financial integrity, control and governance of NCC Group plc, leading Group Finance & Control, Tax, Treasury and Transactional Finance Services.

The role delivers high-quality internal and external reporting, maintains a robust control environment, oversees statutory, tax, treasury and liquidity requirements, and drives effective, continuously improving transactional finance services, including those delivered from Manila.

Working closely with the CFO, senior management, Finance Business Partnering teams, the Audit Committee and external advisers, the role will simplify, standardise and automate finance processes and the operating model, including ongoing optimisation of Workday Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Group Finance, Reporting & Control

• Own the Group reporting calendar and lead monthly, half-year and full-year reporting and consolidation to agreed deadlines.
• Lead preparation of the consolidated financial statements and financial sections of the Annual Report.
• Ensure the integrity of financial records, consolidation and the balance sheet.
• Lead technical accounting and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable reporting requirements.
• Maintain Group accounting policies, the Group Finance Manual and an effective financial control framework.
• Advise the CFO and Audit Committee on significant accounting matters, judgements and estimates.
• Oversee timely statutory accounts and regulatory financial reporting.

External Audit, Financial Governance & Risk

• Lead the external auditor relationship and delivery of interim and year-end audits, coordinating requirements and resolving issues promptly.
• Support the CFO and Audit Committee on reporting, accounting judgements, audit and control matters.
• Own and continuously improve the Group financial control framework with Risk & Assurance and Finance leadership, addressing control and compliance weaknesses.
• Ensure readiness for and ongoing compliance with applicable UK Corporate Governance Code requirements, including Provision 29.

Tax

• Lead Group Tax, overseeing governance, compliance, reporting and risk management across corporation tax, VAT and other relevant obligations.
• Maintain effective governance over transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements.
• Manage external tax advisers and tax authority relationships.
• Provide tax support for financing, restructuring and other significant corporate activity where applicable.

Treasury

• Lead Group Treasury, including cash, liquidity, banking and treasury risk management.
• Maintain robust cash forecasting, liquidity oversight and working capital visibility, ensuring appropriate funding headroom.
• Oversee banking relationships, accounts, payment controls and treasury administration.
• Manage foreign exchange, interest rate and other financial risks.
• Support the CFO on financing, refinancing and capital structure matters.
• Ensure treasury activity operates within Group policies, controls and delegated authorities.

Transactional Finance Services

• Lead delivery and continuous improvement of NCC Group’s transactional finance operations in Manila.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Cash & Banking, Credit Control, Billing/Invoicing and related activities within the agreed operating model.
• Maintain effective controls, service standards and performance measures.
• Strengthen working capital disciplines, including cash collection and aged debt management.
• Simplify, standardise and automate transactional processes.

Finance Transformation & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement, simplification and standardisation across Group Finance, Tax, Treasury and Transactional Finance Services.
• Partner with Finance Systems and Technology teams to maximise Workday Financials and associated systems, reducing manual activity and improving efficiency, control and data quality.
• Promote automation and effective use of data to strengthen reporting and embed improvements into business-as-usual Finance processes.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, develop and motivate high-performing teams, setting clear accountability, objectives and standards.
• Build capability and succession across key Finance roles.
• Develop strong relationships across Group, divisional and regional Finance teams and the wider business.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and senior management on reporting, control, tax, treasury and related financial matters.
• Support significant corporate projects, including transactions, restructuring, separation, integration and financing.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) and will demonstrate:

• Strong Group financial control experience in a PLC, listed, international or comparably complex organisation.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, Group consolidation, external and statutory reporting, and external audit.
• Experience working with senior management, external auditors and, ideally, Audit Committees.
• Proven leadership and development of high-performing Finance teams.
• Good understanding of corporate tax, treasury, cash management and transactional finance operations.
• Experience of finance transformation, process improvement and ERP-enabled finance environments.

Desirable experience includes:

• UK-listed company experience.
• International, multi-entity or multi-currency reporting.
• Workday Financials experience.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed and/or shared service Finance teams.

Personal Attributes / Skills & Behaviours

• Technically strong and credible in financial reporting, accounting and control.
• Commercial and pragmatic, balancing robust governance with business needs.
• A strong leader who builds capability, accountability and engagement.
• Delivery focused and comfortable in a fast-paced PLC environment.
• Improvement oriented, able to challenge existing processes and drive simplification and automation.
  
  
  

Job Benefits

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
  
  
  

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

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We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.