Group Financial Controller

Indevor Group Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Indevor Group is seeking an accomplished Group Financial Controller to lead financial governance, reporting accuracy and compliance across a growing multi-entity portfolio. You will manage the group month-end close, consolidation processes and a robust control environment, while providing strategic financial insight to Executive Leadership and the Board.

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager and collaborating with the CEO and Directors, the role combines technical accounting leadership with

Qualifications

• Experience leading month-end close in a multi-entity environment.
• Consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and Companies Act requirements.
• Experience in external audit coordination and governance.
• Commercial acumen with ability to provide strategic financial insight.
• Proven track record of strengthening financial controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group month-end close across multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated management accounts and Group reports.
• Maintain robust financial control framework across Group companies.
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations and eliminations.
• Coordinate statutory accounts preparation and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act and UK GAAP/IFRS where applicable.
• Drive improvements to financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Support acquisitions, restructurings and due diligence activities.
• Provide financial insights to executive leadership and board.
• Mentor and develop the wider finance team.

Skills

Group financial reporting

Multi-entity accounting

Consolidations

Intercompany accounting

Audit management

Finance leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Group Financial Controller

Chorley or Birchwood, Warrington

Indevor Group is seeking an accomplished Group Financial Controller to play a central role in the financial leadership of a growing multi-entity organisation.

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, this appointment will assume responsibility for the integrity of Group financial reporting, statutory compliance and financial control across an expanding portfolio of businesses.

This is a significant opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys operating within a technically demanding environment and wants to contribute to the continued development of a business with ambitious long‑term growth plans.

Executive Appointment

The Opportunity

As Group Financial Controller, you will provide technical leadership across the finance function, ensuring the Group maintains the highest standards of financial governance, reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead the Group's financial reporting cycle, maintaining a robust control environment whilst supporting strategic initiatives, organisational growth and continuous improvement across the finance function.

A fundamental aspect of this appointment will be responsibility for the Group month-end close and consolidated financial reporting process. We are specifically seeking an individual with demonstrable experience of leading accurate, timely and technically robust Group consolidations, ensuring complete confidence in the financial information presented to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

Alongside technical accounting responsibilities, the role will provide commercial support to senior leadership through high-quality financial analysis, strategic insight and the continual development of financial systems, processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the Group month-end close across multiple legal entities.
• Preparing accurate and timely consolidated management accounts and Group financial reports.
• Maintaining a robust financial control framework across all Group companies.
• Managing intercompany accounting, reconciliations and eliminations.
• Preparing statutory accounts and coordinating the annual external audit.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with UK accounting standards, Companies Act requirements and taxation legislation.
• Developing and strengthening financial systems, controls and reporting processes to support continued organisational growth.
• Supporting acquisitions, new business ventures, corporate restructuring and due diligence activities.
• Producing financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making at Board level.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to the wider finance team.

Candidate Profile

This appointment is suited to an experienced Group Financial Controller or Senior Financial Controller currently operating within a complex multi-entity environment.

Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who can demonstrate substantial experience in:

• Leading Group month-end close processes.
• Preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities.
• Multi-entity financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Group consolidations, intercompany accounting and balance sheet control.
• External audit management and financial governance.
• Financial systems improvement and process optimisation.
• Supporting executive leadership teams with commercial and strategic financial insight.

Why Join Indevor Group?

Indevor Group has established a strong reputation as one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary service providers supporting the housebuilding, development and property sectors.

The business continues to expand through strategic growth initiatives, creating an increasingly sophisticated Group structure and finance function.

This appointment offers the opportunity to work directly with an experienced leadership team, influence the development of Group Finance and contribute to strategic projects that will shape the future direction of the organisation.

It represents an opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to combine technical excellence with genuine commercial influence within a business committed to long‑term growth.