Sumer

Group Financial Controller – Operations

Sumer

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Flash

About the role

  • Lead a finance team of approximately 50 covering multiple functions across the group.
  • Drive transformation within the finance function, including processes and technology.
  • Oversee capabilities including management account reporting, credit control, accounts payable and payroll.
  • Ensure strong financial controls, attention to detail, and compliance across all areas.
  • Lead on flash reporting, capital expenditure and exceptionals.
  • Take accountability for the accuracy and timeliness of business unit financial reporting.
  • Partner with leadership to deliver financial insight that supports decision making.
  • Oversight of business unit budgeting and re-forecasting processes.
  • Report directly to the Group CFO and shape the future of finance operations across hubs.

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with demonstrable post-qualification experience.
  • Proven track record of leading large finance teams.
  • Strong technical finance skills combined a knowledge of best in class financial processes.
  • Professional services experience preferable.
  • Commercially astute, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Experience implementing finance systems and technology.
Benefits
  • At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team.
  • Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds.
  • We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.
  • Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all candidates.
  • Fully remote

ATS Keywords

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Hard skills
financial reportingmanagement account reportingcredit controlaccounts payablepayrollbudgetingre-forecastingfinancial controlsfinancial processesfinance systems
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencingattention to detailcommercial acumen
Certifications
ACAACCACIMA
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