Group Financial Controller

Are you looking for a broad financial controller role within a well-established international manufacturing group? This is an opportunity to take ownership of financial control, reporting and business partnering across multiple entities, while leading a small finance team and influencing operational performance. Offering genuine scope to bring new ideas, improve processes and make an impact, this role would suit someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

What will the Group Financial Controller role involve?

• Lead the financial control and reporting activities for UK operations, while supporting reporting requirements across other group entities
• Manage the month-end, year-end and statutory reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Oversee budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis, providing meaningful insight to senior stakeholders

• Drive cost control, inventory accounting and variance analysis, with exposure to standard costing where applicable
• Act as a key finance partner to operational management, helping to manage expectations and support decision-making
• Maintain a strong controls environment and coordinate relationships with auditors, tax advisors and external stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and develop a finance team of three direct reports, encouraging continuous improvement and accountability

Suitable Candidate for the Group Financial Controller role

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience operating at Financial Controller level
• Experience within a multi-entity environment, ideally with exposure to international subsidiaries
• Ability to influence stakeholders and introduce new ideas

Additional benefits and information for the role of Group Financial Controller

• Excellent benefits including car or car allowance, 20% bonus, 25 days holiday and early finish on Fridays
• Scope to shape the finance function and drive meaningful change within a collaborative and growing business, with clear opportunity for long-term development.
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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