Financial Controller

Tangerine Holdings; Lytham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangerine Group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the group’s financial accounting function. You will ensure robust controls, accurate reporting and regulatory compliance, reporting to the Finance Director and coordinating with auditors and tax advisers.

You will oversee accounting across multiple entities, drive month-end processes, manage intercompany balances, and provide strategic financial insights to support growth and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with membership or eligibility.
• Relevant degree with at least 2:1 classification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and controls.
• Experience in statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidated financial reporting across group entities.
• Maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies.
• Oversee month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage year-end accounts and external audit processes.
• Lead cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.
• Build relationships with auditors, banks and tax advisers.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Degree educated

Technical accounting

Excel skills

Communication skills

Statutory reporting

Education

Degree (2:1 or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

About Us

At Tangerine Group, we're a thriving collection of businesses operating across animal health, sport, and property. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting the financial success of the Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will take overall responsibility for the financial accounting function across the Group, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. You'll work closely with senior leadership, providing high-quality financial information and insights to support strategic decision making.

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will oversee accounting operations across multiple Group entities while managing key external relationships including auditors, banking partners and tax advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Lead the production of consolidated accounts across multiple Group businesses.

• Ensure all statutory accounting records are maintained accurately and in accordance with relevant legislation.

• Review monthly management accounts and provide challenge and support where required.

• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, accounting policies and business processes.

• Oversee month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Manage year-end statutory accounts and audit preparation.

Cashflow & Working Capital Management

• Lead cashflow forecasting across daily, weekly and monthly timeframes.

• Manage purchase ledger, aged debt and intercompany balances.

• Monitor stock holding and working capital performance.

• Produce monthly cashflow reports for senior leadership.

• Oversee VAT compliance and reporting requirements.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop members of the finance team, ensuring clear objectives and development plans are in place.

• Support colleagues across the wider business to ensure efficient finance processes and successful month-end close.

• Build effective working relationships with auditors, insurers, banks and professional advisors.

• Ensure finance procedures remain fit for purpose through continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic Support

• Provide financial analysis to support projects, acquisitions, disposals and new business ventures.

• Deliver meaningful financial insight to support business growth and decision-making.

• Stay up to date with accounting standards and regulatory developments.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• ACA or ACCA qualified.

• Degree educated (minimum 2:1 or equivalent).

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience producing financial and statutory reporting within a complex business environment.

Desirable

• Sage experience.

• Experience working across multiple entities or within a group structure.

• Previous team leadership experience.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• A proactive self starter.

• A strong relationship builder.

• Detail-oriented and highly organised.

• Flexible and adaptable.

• Driven to improve processes and standards.

• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a diverse and growing group of businesses where your expertise will directly influence performance and strategic decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing your career within an ambitious and entrepreneurial organisation.