Group Financial Controller

ROTHERFIELD FARMS LLP; East Tisted; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive rural operation in East Tisted is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial control and management accounting. The ideal candidate must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with experience in financial reporting and budget management. You will lead a dedicated finance team, ensuring compliance and risk management, while fostering a collaborative work environment. This full-time position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 and various benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Double matched pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Health Checks

Qualifications

• Excellent and relevant post qualification experience.
• Integrity and high level of discretion.
• Comfortable multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly group financial information.
• Develop annual budgets for individual entities.
• Develop and implement internal controls for compliance.
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts.

Skills

Qualified accountancy certification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Strong interpretation and analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

People and management experience

Job description

Overview

The Scott family builds, owns and operates businesses and buildings for the long run. The group consists of c. 15 entities including three partnerships, several companies, and trusts with plans for future expansion, particularly in the schools and alternative provisions space. Activities span from a technical plastics fabrication business to let land and buildings and a progressive farm with a conservation bias. The family seeks to deliver cutting edge integrated estate management and has a drive for team-led continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and growing team of around 45 who are passionate about their roles, all working to build “a thriving community for today and tomorrow” where every decision is made with HEART (Honesty, Empathy, All in, Readiness and Thoughtfulness) in mind.

Position

This is an exciting opportunity to provide financial control, management accounting and other functions for the family\'s operations. The role will lead the Finance Team on day-to-day matters and will report directly to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Preparation of monthly group financial information; Preparation of quarterly Board reports.
• Budget: Develop annual budgets for individual entities in conjunction with business unit managers; Produce consolidated annual budget and cash flow.
• Systems and controls: Develop and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with financial procedures and regulations; Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company.
• Statutory accounting: Oversee preparation of statutory accounts including liaison and management of external accounts to ensure timely delivery; Oversee annual audit where required.
• Tax: Project manage external advisors preparation of tax returns; Submission of quarterly VAT returns; PAYE returns.
• Compliance and risk management: Support /maintain risk register.
• IT: Lead development of IT systems to maximise efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Insurance: Lead the insurance programme.
• General: Provide ad hoc support to wider trust groups; Communicate effectively and display a professional and positive image to all members of team and visitors to the estate, acting with discretion and integrity at all times; Be flexible in your approach to your work; Perform the tasks in accordance with the health and safety/risk assessments standards; Assist other teams, if possible, when requested.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must have: Qualified accountancy certification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Excellent and relevant post qualification experience
• Strong interpretation and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a range of people
• People and management experience
• Integrity and high level of discretion
• Enjoy ensuring processes are implemented and used
• Comfortable multitasking
• A desire to work in a rural location and be part of a small team doing a wide range of interesting activities

Desirable

• The successful candidate may have: Financial modelling skills; Experience of trust structures, related taxation and family business matters; Industry experience within property management; development; commercial farming, education or general business.

Benefits

• Pay: £50,000 - £60,000 p.a. full time
• Hours: Normal office hours (8:30-5pm)
• Holiday: 23 days per annum plus Statutory Bank Holidays pro-rata
• Benefits: Double matched pension contribution up to 10% employer\'s contribution after year 1
• Career growth within an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Health Checks
• Deadline for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025