Group Financial Controller

Prime Appointments Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

On-site Parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Financial Controller for a permanent, on-site role in Braintree, Essex. You will provide financial leadership across the group, manage budgets, forecasts, governance and drive profitability through rigorous pricing analysis and contract reviews.

The position oversees monthly management accounts, cash flow, and the finance systems while mentoring a team and building strong stakeholder relationships across UK locations.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Senior financial leadership experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to translate complex data into growth recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication with senior leaders.
• Hospitality or leisure industry background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership across the Group with budgets, forecasts and governance.
• Drive profitability through cost reductions, pricing analysis and contract reviews.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, cash flow and financial systems.
• Lead and develop the finance team and engage stakeholders across UK sites.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Commercial analysis

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Group Financial Controller Location: Braintree, Essex. Position Type: Permanent, Full-time. Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 a year. Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, On-site Parking.

About the Role

• Financial Leadership & Strategy: Provide financial leadership across the Group, maintaining long-term financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and strict financial governance.
• Commercial Insight: Drive profitability by identifying cost-reduction efficiencies and supporting commercial decisions via rigorous pricing analysis, tender reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Operational Performance: Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, manage cash flow, and continually enhance financial systems and reporting processes.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while building strong, collaborative relationships across multiple UK business locations and external stakeholders.

Skills & Attributes Required

• Qualifications: Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven track record in a senior financial leadership role with heavy experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business partnering.
• Commercial Mindset: Ability to balance strategic goals with operational realities, translating complex financial data into practical business growth recommendations.
• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the confidence to constructively challenge decisions and present clear insights to senior leadership.
• Industry Background: A preferred background within the hospitality or leisure industry is highly advantageous, though a naturally curious mindset to understand operations from the ground up is essential.

What s on Offer

• A competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• The opportunity to shape and drive change in a thriving, nationwide business