Group Financial Controller

About the Organisation

Our client is a well‑established organisation seeking a strategic and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to oversee group-level financial management and guide a high-performing finance team. This role is central to maintaining strong financial governance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting long‑term organisational stability and growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Board, this role carries full responsibility for producing accurate group accounts, overseeing financial planning, ensuring robust controls, and providing strategic insight. You will manage the Finance function, act as a key advisor on financial matters, and ensure effective compliance, reporting and operational excellence across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of accurate monthly management accounts and cashflow reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and financial analysis activities.
• Provide financial advice on capital expenditure, asset management and investment decisions.
• Ensure appropriate approval, payback analysis and documentation for capital projects.
• Manage external financial relationships including banking, insurance and foreign exchange.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE, P11Ds, Intrastat and other statutory submissions.
• Maintain strong treasury oversight, including reconciliations and financial controls.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Develop KPIs, financial dashboards and reporting tools for the leadership team.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Maintain strong credit and debtor control and ensure timely creditor payments.
• Oversee monthly reconciliations including payroll, VAT, bank and intercompany balances.
• Ensure accurate nominal ledger management and monthly balance sheet reviews.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Finance Team, including apprentices.
• Support HR with pension-related processes and other cross-functional initiatives.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in group-level financial control and reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of finance systems and advanced Excel capability.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities.
• Proven capability managing deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Full‑time senior leadership role
• Opportunities to influence strategic decision‑making and shape financial direction

Interested?

If you are an experienced financial leader seeking a high‑impact role within a dynamic organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If this opportunity isn’t the right fit, you’re welcome to register your details for future senior finance roles.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.