Group Financial Controller

Location Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom# Group Financial Controller at Glenshire Group Location Kirkcaldy , United Kingdom Salary £60000 - £80000 /year

Job Type Full-time

Date Posted January 12th, 2026

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** Group Financial Controller
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* Location:

** Kirkcaldy
* * Base salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum depending on the experience & Bonus of 15% on achieving KPI’s*
* *
* Reports to:

** CFO  
** Manages:
** Management Accountant, Commercial Analyst, Transactional Finance Team
** Role purpose:
** To lead the day-to-day group finance function, ensuring
** strong financial control, accurate management reporting, disciplined cashflow forecasting, and effective working capital management
** across a diversified group including hospitality, convenience retail, franchise operations and property. The Group Financial Controller will act as the
** internal financial control and cash lead**, supporting the CFO with high-quality information, challenge and forward-looking insight.
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* Key responsibilities:

**** Financial control & governance:
*** Own group-wide accounting policies and internal financial controls
* Ensure balance sheet integrity across all entities
* Oversee month-end close and MI production across the group
* Review, challenge and sign off management accounts before submission to CFO
* Ensure timely and accurate statutory information is prepared for:  + External auditors  + Advisors  + CFO-led audit process
* Maintain strong intercompany controls and reconciliations
** Cashflow & working capital (internal ownership):
*** Own the
** 13-week rolling cashflow forecast
** for the group
* Monitor daily and weekly cash position and short-term liquidity
* Scenario model cash impacts of:  + Sales volatility  + Development spend  + Supplier price changes
* Work with CFO to inform payment prioritisation and funding decisions
* Drive improvements in:  + Debtor days  + Creditor days  + Stock and cash conversion
** Credit control & receivables:
*** Own group credit control framework and escalation process
* Oversee aged debt across:  + Franchisees  + Commercial tenants  + Intercompany balances
* Approve payment plans and commence with legal escalation where required
* Ensure robust, timely reporting of receivables and arrears
** Commercial & cost oversight:
*** Work with the Commercial Analyst to:  + Challenge cost increases  + Identify margin erosion  + Support supplier negotiations with data
* Review profitability by:  + Site  + Business unit  + Format (stores, hotels, QSR, property)
* Highlight cost-saving and margin-improvement opportunities to CFO
** Leadership & team management:
*** Lead and develop the finance team
* Set clear responsibilities, deadlines and KPIs
* Ensure transactional work is completed accurately and on time
* Drive process improvements and better use of systems
* Act as the escalation point for finance issues across the group
** Candidate profile:
**** Essential skills & qualifications:
*** Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
* Strong experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
* Proven ability to manage cashflow forecasting and working capital
* Experience in multi-entity, multi-site or cash-intensive environments
* Strong technical accounting and MI review skills
* Comfortable working in an owner-led business with clear accountability
** Desirable skills & qualifications:
*** Exposure to retail, hospitality, property or franchise models
* Experience improving finance processes and controls
* Ability to partner operational teams constructively
** Perks & Benefits:
*** Weekly Pay (No more waiting for monthly pay day!)
* Colleague discount of 10% within our retail stores and Subway, and 50% within our Pizza Hut delivery sites.
* Refer a friend bonus.
* We recognise your loyalty! Your dedication is recognised with special anniversary rewards and celebrations as you grow with us.
* Be part of a high-energy, ambitious group where creativity and new ideas are encouraged, allowing you to prosper and flourish as we succeed together.
* Access to Grocery Aid, a confidential support service offering emotional, practical, and financial help to people working across the entire grocery industry.

If you enjoy the challenge of owner-led businesses and have a proven track record of driving process improvements and robust cashflow forecasting, we invite you to apply. Join us and play a central role in our high-energy, ambitious group.
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