Group Financial Controller

At Lincolnshire Co-op, our Group Accountant team stands as a cornerstone in fortifying the financial backbone of our Society. Comprising a dedicated and talented group, the team ensures the alignment of our financial objectives with the broader operational strategies.
As our Group Financial Controller based at our Support Centre in Lincoln, you will be responsible for leading the control finance function, managing all finance and accounting operations / reporting, tax compliance, statutory reporting and filings, alongside compliance with all internal audit requirements as driven by the Risk & Assurance Committee.
In this role, you'll oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, as well as taking direct responsibility for the delivery of consolidated accounts. Furthermore, you'll liaise with external auditors to ensure that a clean audit report is issued in accordance with Board approved timetables. You'll maintain up to date documentation of all relevant business processes and controls, ensuring team training is delivered to support and they are audit robust as well as identifying opportunities for process improvement within the control finance function.
For a full breakdown of all duties and responsibilities, please refer to the full job description which is available as a download on this page.
INDMP

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years of experience in control finance.


• A proven track record of leadership.


• Excellent technical accounting skills.


• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.


• Thorough knowledge of all relevant accounting principles and procedures


• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  
  From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We're proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we're a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.


We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more! Find out more about us, our purpose and wonderful colleagues here.

£95,000 - £105,000 a year - Permanent, Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Employee discount, In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:


• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata)


• Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)


• Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses


• Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work


• Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work


We are an "Investors in People - Platinum" employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country's top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your confidence grows, you'll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you're thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we'll work together with you to shape your career for the better.