Group Financial Controller

 Maritime & Yachting Industry Leader ⚓

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Group Financial Controller to assume a pivotal finance leadership role within a dynamic and expanding Yachting and Maritime Group of Companies. 

This is a high-impact position, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and company Directors, centered on leading a major financial transition while ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and strategic reporting across the Group's diverse entities.

🎯 Core Responsibilities & Areas of Focus

• Provide direct oversight of the Accounts Executive, the Group Operations Administrator, and any other accounting staff under your remit. Manage team recruitment in consultation with leadership to resource the transition.
• Proactively identify, create, improve, and implement financial policies and procedures for management approval.
• Oversee the recording of all financial transactions and maintain/improve the General Ledger according to direction.
• Oversee daily bank reconciliations. Manage and record monthly accruals, prepayments, work-in-progress, and intra-company balance reports.
• Implement and maintain robust internal control systems.
• Establish and maintain recharge policies. Reconcile intercompany balances monthly, investigating and resolving mismatches.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and monthly financial statements (balance sheets and income statements).
• Track and analyze costs associated with cost of sales, operations, and Group projects.
• Quarterly conduct financial analysis to provide insights into performance, identify trends, and investigate/report discrepancies.
• Coordinate with auditors, CFO, and the Accounts Department to successfully close the Group Consolidated Audit.
• Ensure VAT and tax compliance and adherence to all accounting standards, laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the budgeting process and monitor/report on actual vs. budgeted variances monthly - track expenses, handle inventory valuation, and ensure accuracy of financial data in all systems.
• Set and implement cash flow threshold policies to ensure each entity has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations.

Requirements

• Previous experience within the hospitality or restaurant sector is considered an asset
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education and Experience

• Partially or fully qualified Accountant

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Solid progression plan
• Parking

Job Reference: SD801