Group Financial Controller

The Group Financial Controller plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the financial operations and strategic direction of our diversified Group. You will be responsible for leading a dynamic, fast paced and pragmatic Finance Function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across all subsidiaries, providing strategic financial insights to support informed decision-making, and driving financial performance and business growth for the entire organization. Key Responsibilities :   

• Partner with the Group President and executive leadership team to develop and implement long-term financial strategies that support the overall business objectives of the Group.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process to track performance, identify opportunities for growth, and manage financial risks across all subsidiaries.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making regarding mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, and investment strategies.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of financial reporting across all subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Lead the consolidation process for the Group's financial statements, ensuring a clear and accurate representation of the overall financial health of the organization.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and support to CFOs and finance teams within each subsidiary through a hands on, practical approach.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks across all subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement effective capital allocation strategies to optimize resource utilization and maximize shareholder value.
• Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing finance team across the Group.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably within a large, multi-industry Group.
• Possess a degree in accountancy or equivalent educational certification.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and a strong understanding of GAAP and other accounting standards.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams having thrived in a complex organisation with multiple business entities.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into actionable financial strategies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel functions, financial analysis, presentation skills, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with a high level of diligence and initiative.
• Aggressive, visionary, and willing to take a calculated risk for dynamic business growth.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Attentive to details, alert, and capable of identifying business growth & cost-saving opportunity as well as process improvement alternative.

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