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Deputy Group Financial Controller Recruitment

The Deputy Group Financial Controller has a multitude of responsibilities related to cash management activity and the control of financial accounting in a business or institution. Theirs is a leadership role that provides guidance to the Finance team and cultivates a single irrefutable version of the truth when it comes to a company’s finances. The Deputy Group Financial Controller also ensures the company or organisation adheres to accounting best practices as defined by relevant statutory and regulatory bodies.

Typical Deputy Group Financial Controller Responsibilities

The precise responsibilities assigned to the Deputy Group Financial Controller will vary but will typically include some or most of the following:

• Prepare high-level financial reports and analyses.
• Play a key role in developing a financial strategy for an organisation.
• Manage company cash flow.
• Devise ways to enhance efficiency and reduce the cost of doing business.
• Oversee debt collection and management.
• Perform regular budget consolidation.
• Ensure company finances comply with all relevant statutes and regulations.
• Prepare Business Activity Statements and company taxes.
• Share financial reports and analyses with members of the executive team.
• Mentor junior staff members in the Finance department.
• Oversee payroll processing.
• Provide investment advice to company owners or stakeholders.

Deputy Group Financial Controller Skills

• Master’s Degree in accounting.
• Extensive private sector experience in finance management.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of best practices in finance management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current accounting software programmes.
• Keen analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of the current regulatory environment.

The successful Deputy Group Financial Controller candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, be highly organised and have a knack for identifying inefficiencies. They will feel comfortable in a leadership position and know how to communicate their vision in a way that inspires the junior staff members to be their best.

JMF Associates: Deputy Group Financial Controller

If you are in search of a Deputy Group Financial Controller to help bring your company finances to heel, trust the professionals at JMF Associates to find them for you. Conversely, if you believe you have what it takes to be a successful Deputy Group Financial Controller contact our team by calling 020 8663 6699 or sending an email to team@jmfassociates.co.uk.