Group Financial Controller

OverviewGroup Financial Controller – High Wycombe, GB

Location: High Wycombe, GB

As Group Financial Controller, you will lead the group’s financial control, reporting, and planning functions, ensuring the integrity of financial information and compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team to support strategic growth, operational excellence, and shareholder value. You will also shape the financial control environment, lead transformation initiatives, and mentor a high-performing finance team with significant exposure to the Executive Board.

The OpportunityThis is a pivotal leadership role for a technically strong and commercially astute finance professional. You’ll lead the group’s financial control, reporting, and planning functions, ensuring the integrity of financial information and compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team to support strategic growth, operational excellence, and shareholder value. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the financial control environment, leading transformation initiatives, and mentoring a high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Group Financial Reporting and Control

Lead the preparation of consolidated group financial results (monthly, half-year, full-year) under IFRS.

Oversee the monthly group close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.

Maintain and enhance internal controls, risk management frameworks, and financial policies.

Ensure compliance with UK Corporate Governance Code, FCA/Listing Rules, and statutory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance and Audit

Oversee the production of the Group Annual Report and Accounts.

Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits.

Support the Audit Committee with reporting, risk assessments, and control reviews.

Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Strategic Support

Lead group-wide budgeting and forecasting aligned with strategic objectives.

Provide insightful analysis on performance, risks, and opportunities.

Partner with FPandA and business units to support investment decisions, capital allocation, and MandA activity.

Team Leadership and Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the group finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Champion diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Build strong relationships with divisional finance leaders to ensure consistency and collaboration.

Systems, Processes and Transformation

Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools, and automation.

Lead or support ERP upgrades and digital finance transformation projects.

Ensure data integrity and standardisation across global operations.

Treasury and FPandA

Oversee the Group’s treasury and FPandA, managing cash, FX risk, and compliance.

Support new Treasury and FPandA managers in setting priorities for system and process improvements.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders including divisional finance teams, investor relations, and the company secretariat.

Provide clear, actionable insights to senior executives and the Board.

Person SpecificationEssential

Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred; ACCA/CIMA considered).

Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience in listed or multinational environments.

Strong IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory reporting knowledge.

Experience in FTSE 100/250 or other publicly listed companies.

Proven leadership and team development skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including Board-level engagement.

Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience supporting MandA, restructuring, or defence planning.

High integrity, sound judgement, and a proactive, hands-on approach.

Desirable

Familiarity with ESG reporting and sustainability metrics.

Experience in industrial, engineering, or technology-driven sectors.

Audit background (Big 4 or Top 10).

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

Generous contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Company share schemes

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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