Group Financial Controller

Job Title: Group Financial Controller

Location: Midlands based – Hybrid (Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence)

We are Strata!

Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.

As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.

Our name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.

Job Overview

The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the day-to-day finance function and ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting. The role has overall responsibility for robust financial controls, monthly and year-end close, management reporting, cash flow oversight, budgeting support, audit input and compliance with relevant accounting, tax and regulatory requirements. The Financial Controller works closely with senior leadership to provide reliable financial insight, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.

Reporting Line

Reports to the Group Finance Director, with close interaction across the wider business.

Acts as Finance Business Partner to the operating company Managing Directors.

Key Responsibilities

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Produce the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

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Prepare and review monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting, reforecasting and all variance analysis.

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Provide analysis and backup details for the statutory accounts and support compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

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Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, policies and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure reporting integrity.

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Manage cash flow, to align with all working capital requirements. Aim to maximise cash throughout but especially at key points in the calendar (to align with group targets).

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Support the annual budget process, including analysis of performance against budget and reforecast assumptions.

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Opco key finance contact for auditors, tax advisers and other external stakeholders. Provide all audit related data as required.

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Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, payroll and other statutory filing obligations, working with the Group FD and external advisers where appropriate.

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Lead, develop and mentor the finance team in each operating company, promoting accountability, high standards and continuous improvement.

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Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and decision support.

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Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting efficiency, including automation and standardisation where appropriate.

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Support ad hoc analysis, projects and strategic initiatives as required by senior management.