Group Finance Controller

Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£120k | Permanent | Lancashire A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development. This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.

The role You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business. Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow About you We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach.

You'll ideally have:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS Experience managing external audits Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance What's on offer?

£90,000-£120,000 salary Hybrid working Senior position within a growing and evolving Group Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects

Location:

Lancashire Salary: £90,000-£120,000 Working pattern:
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