Group Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare group in England is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead statutory reporting, enhance financial governance, and oversee compliance across multiple entities. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong leadership skills and experience in fast-paced environments. This role offers a competitive salary up to £75,000, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Employee wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Strong technical grounding, ideally from practice.
• Proven experience in leading finance teams.
• Experience in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on statutory reporting and audit across multiple entities.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Drive system improvements and maintain balance sheet integrity.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Leadership experience

System implementation

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

CMA is delighted to be partnering with a growing, PE‑backed healthcare group as they continue their expansion through acquisition and integration. Operating across multiple UK sites, the business has recently completed two major acquisitions and is now seeking a technically strong and proactive Group Financial Controller to strengthen the financial control environment and bring structure to a complex, fast‑moving organisation. This is a newly created role that offers genuine scope to influence process, systems and policy across the group.

What will the Group Financial Controller role involve?

• Lead on statutory reporting, audit, tax and group consolidation for multiple entities
• Oversee the AP/AR and financial accounting functions, ensuring strong controls and compliance
• Drive system and process improvements, including implementation of IFRS 16
• Manage group cashflow, balance sheet integrity and monthly reporting cycles
• Work closely with the Head of Finance and CFO to enhance financial governance and support ongoing integration projects

Suitable Candidate for the Group Financial Controller vacancy:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong technical grounding, ideally from practice
• Proven experience leading or developing finance teams
• Skilled in implementing robust systems, controls and policies across multi‑entity environments
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving business where adaptability and problem‑solving are key
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across operational and commercial teams

Additional benefits and information for the role of Group Financial Controller:

• Salary £70,000 £75,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday and option to buy additional days
• Employee wellbeing and professional development programmes
• Hybrid working from modern offices in Segensworth, Fareham
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing, values‑driven organisation
• Birthday off and more

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