Group Financial Controller

JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED is recruiting a Group Financial Controller for a fast-growing, multi-site manufacturing group near Droitwich. You will own financial control and reporting across the group and help shape better systems, processes and commercial insight.

Leading monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, you’ll partner with the Group Finance Director to influence strategy and investor reporting.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with strong technical accounting and financial control experience.
• Experience in multi-site, group or acquisitive businesses.
• Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong Excel and ERP/Power BI skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting across the group.
• Own the month-end close timetable and produce management accounts.
• Deliver reporting across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and performance.
• Maintain balance sheet control and oversee site reconciliations.
• Strengthen financial controls and align accounting practices across sites and acquisitions.
• Support statutory reporting, audit, tax and group reporting.
• Collaborate with the Group Finance Director on board packs and investor updates.
• Lead budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Analyse revenue, margins, overheads, EBITDA and working capital to spot trends.
• Develop financial models for scenario planning and cash flow forecasting.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive performance improvements.
• Drive ERP, reporting improvements and dashboard visibility.
• Lead and mentor a team across management accounting, transactional finance and FP&A.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

ERP systems

Power BI

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Group Financial Controller

£75,000–£95,000 DOE | Droitwich, Worcestershire | Hybrid

Ready to do more than simply report the numbers?

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Group Financial Controller to join a fast-growing, multi-site manufacturing group near Droitwich.

Its finance function is evolving too—moving from a traditional, control‑led operation towards a more commercial, insight‑driven team that genuinely influences business performance.

Working closely with the Group Finance Director, you’ll take ownership of financial control and reporting across the group while helping to shape better systems, stronger processes and more meaningful management information.

This isn’t a “keep things ticking over” role. It’s an opportunity to build, improve and make your mark.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles, ensuring accurate and timely delivery across the group
• Owning the month-end close timetable and producing high‑quality management accounts
• Delivering clear reporting across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and business performance
• Maintaining strong balance sheet control and overseeing reconciliations across multiple entities
• Strengthening financial controls and introducing consistent accounting practices across sites and newly acquired businesses
• Supporting statutory reporting, audit, tax and wider group reporting requirements
• Working alongside the Group Finance Director to produce board packs, investor reporting and senior leadership updates
• Leading the annual budgeting process and managing the rolling forecast cycle
• Analysing revenue, margin, overheads, EBITDA, cash and working capital to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Building financial models to support scenario planning, cash‑flow forecasting and strategic decision‑making
• Partnering with operational and commercial leaders to challenge performance and drive improvement
• Improving visibility of profitability by site, customer, product and revenue stream
• Supporting pricing decisions, tender analysis and wider profitability initiatives
• Driving improvements across systems, processes and reporting, including ERP integration and dashboard‑led reporting
• Leading, developing and mentoring a team across management accounting, transactional finance and FP&A
• Taking ownership of short and medium‑term cash‑flow forecasting and working capital performance
• Acting as deputy to the Group Finance Director when required

What we’re looking for

• An ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Strong technical accounting and financial control experience
• Experience gained within a multi‑site, group or acquisitive business
• A proven track record of leading and developing finance teams
• The confidence to challenge, influence and partner with operational and commercial stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills, with exposure to ERP systems and reporting tools such as Power BI advantageous
• A hands‑on approach combined with the ability to see the bigger commercial picture
• The drive to improve processes, raise standards and bring people with you

Manufacturing experience would be highly beneficial, although candidates from other complex, multi‑site environments are also encouraged to apply.

Why consider this opportunity?

A key leadership role within a growing and ambitious group

The opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function

Direct exposure to the Group Finance Director, senior leadership team and investors

Involvement in acquisitions, integration projects and ERP transformation

Genuine scope to improve reporting, controls, systems and commercial insight

The opportunity to lead and develop your own finance team

Hybrid working and a competitive salary of £75,000–£95,000 DOE

If you’re a commercially minded Financial Controller who enjoys bringing structure to growth, improving how finance operates and using numbers to influence decisions, this could be an excellent next move.