Financial Controller

Want a founding seat in the group finance team of an acquisitive, multi-site group? Read on.

Direct exposure to the people who own and run the business. Real exposure to acquisitions. You''ll fulfil the Financial Controller role while acting as a commercial sounding board to senior leadership, with a clear path to develop into an FD.

A growing, privately owned group is looking to appoint a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, controls and performance across the group and its subsidiaries.

Reporting to senior leadership, this is a broad and varied role offering real influence across the wider business. You''ll ensure high-quality financial reporting while providing meaningful commercial insight to support decision making, with genuine exposure to funding activity, acquisitions and the group''s growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts across the group.
• Prepare consolidated management reporting and financial analysis for senior leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Partner with finance teams across subsidiaries to keep reporting standards and month-end deadlines consistent.
• Provide commercial analysis and performance reporting that shapes operational and strategic decisions.
• Monitor financial controls, flag risks and drive process improvements.
• Prepare board reporting, financial commentary and KPI analysis.
• Support the year-end audit and statutory reporting.
• Work alongside senior stakeholders on business improvement projects, systems upgrades and process efficiencies.
• Get involved in the financial side of acquisitions and growth initiatives as the group expands.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager experience in a multi-entity or group environment.
• Excellent financial reporting rigour.
• Commercially sharp, able to interpret the numbers and use them to influence decisions.
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable in ERP or accounting systems.
• Ability to raise standards across subsidiary finance teams and drive consistently high-quality financial reporting.
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel between sites.

Salary & Benefits

• -70,000 - -80,000.
• Excellent benefits package including bonus and car allowance.
• 25 days'' holiday plus bank holidays.

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