Group Financial Controller

Core3 | B Corp™; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Exposure to strategic projects

Ongoing career development

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in the UK seeks a Group Financial Controller to ensure financial integrity across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in financial control and leadership, responsible for managing audits, preparing financial reports, and driving process improvements. The role offers a salary between £55,000-£65,000, hybrid working, and excellent work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong post-qualification experience in financial control.
• Experience in a group or multi-entity environment is preferred.
• Proactive mindset and ability to balance hands-on delivery with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead group balance sheet reconciliation process and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare consolidated quarterly management accounts.
• Coordinate the annual audit and produce statutory accounts under UK GAAP/FRS 102.
• Review VAT, PAYE, and PSA submissions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage and mentor a finance team.
• Champion continuous improvement in systems and reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Audit management

Leadership experience

Process improvement

Excellent communication

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

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Why join our client? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With ambitious plans and a supportive culture, the finance function plays a pivotal role in driving control, insight, and accountability across the group.

How you'll make an impact As Financial Controller, you'll report directly to the Group Finance Director and take ownership of group-wide financial control, reporting, and compliance. You'll ensure the integrity of financial data across multiple entities, lead the audit process, and oversee the development of a high-performing finance team. Your focus will be on strengthening controls, driving process improvements, and delivering timely, accurate reporting that supports decision-making at senior level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the group balance sheet reconciliation process, resolving discrepancies and ensuring robust controls
• Preparing consolidated quarterly management accounts and group reporting packs
• Coordinating the annual audit and producing statutory accounts under UK GAAP/FRS 102
• Reviewing VAT, PAYE and PSA submissions across the group
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with finance and operational teams
• Embedding and enhancing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Managing and mentoring a team of two, building capability and resilience within the finance function
• Championing continuous improvement in systems, reporting, and ledger integrity

Why our client is excited about you You're a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in financial control, ideally gained in a group or multi-entity environment. You bring technical strength, a proactive mindset, and the ability to balance hands-on delivery with leadership responsibilities.

You'll bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit management
• Experience producing consolidated accounts and ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and strengthen controls
• Leadership experience, with a track record of developing people and teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across the business

What you'll get in return This Financial Controller role offers the chance to shape the financial control environment within a complex and growing organisation. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine technical expertise with leadership in a role that offers real influence.

• Salary £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience
• Full or part-time hours (minimum 25 per week considered)
• Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and pension scheme
• Exposure to strategic projects and ongoing career development

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.