Group Financial Controller

Harper May is partnering with a well-established international business headquartered in Southend, operating across multiple European markets through a network of trading and holding entities. The group has grown steadily over many years, with the European division now representing a material part of the wider footprint and continuing to expand across the region. As the finance function scales in step with the group, a Group Financial Controller is being appointed to take ownership of the consolidated group reporting and to lead on controls, process and technical accounting across the wider structure.The RoleReporting to senior Group Finance leadership, the Group Financial Controller will own the consolidated month-end and year-end close across the group''s UK and European entities, lead on technical accounting and statutory reporting, and drive the ongoing strengthening of controls and process across the finance function. The role blends technical depth with real breadth, and offers a genuinely broad Group remit for a strong, fully qualified accountant looking for meaningful ownership within an international group.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the group consolidated month-end close, management accounts and reporting packLead on year-end, statutory reporting and the group audit across UK and European entitiesOwn technical accounting across the group, including revenue, leases, foreign currency and consolidationManage multi-entity, multi-currency reporting, intercompany balances ..... full job details .....