Group Financial Controller

Still proudly family-owned. Still growing. Still outperforming the market .. even when times got tough.

This is a group of companies that''s managed to strike the balance between commercial success and long-term stability. Rooted in a sector that''s as resilient as they come, with strong links to sustainability and green energy, they''ve built a business with solid values and serious momentum.

They''re now looking for a Group Financial Controller to join the team. Someone fully qualified, analytical, and confident enough to take on core responsibilities from the Group CFO. You''ll bring commercial insight, technical know-how, and a hands-on approach to leading the finance function day to day.

You''ll be part of a finance team of nine, directly managing a Management Accountant. It''s a tight-knit, loyal team, several with years of service under their belts and they''re looking for someone steady, clear and competent to lead from the front.

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual group accounts

• Deliver insightful analysis and meaningful reporting to senior leadership

• Ensure full compliance with UK GAAP and all relevant financial reporting standards

• Oversee group-wide budgeting and forecasting

• Ensure financial controls are strong, systems are running well, and audits are clean

• Support payroll and step in to manage it directly if needed

• Handle group cash flow and treasury operations

• Take on core duties from the CFO and support strategic financial direction

• Improve processes, reporting and system use across the group

• Provide day-to-day leadership and development to the Management Accountant

• Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Ideally with a practice background, or a proven record of strong analytical finance in industry.

• Excellent understanding of consolidations, compliance, planning and financial control

• Analytical mindset sharp with data and confident making decisions

• Experience with payroll, or the ability to step in when required

• A calm, capable leader focused on consistency, quality and clarity

• High levels of integrity and a real sense of ownership

• A business that''s family-owned, commercially strong and values-driven

• A finance team with loyalty, experience and a great culture

• An industry that''s stable, growing and linked to sustainability

• The freedom to take ownership and actually shape how things are done

• A CFO who''ll back your judgement and give you space to lead
  
  
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