Group Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A growing healthcare group in Fareham is seeking a Group Financial Controller to enhance financial governance and drive systems improvements. The role involves leading statutory reporting and managing financial functions. Ideal candidates are ACA or ACCA qualified, with experience in leading teams and a proven track record in complex financial environments. Offering a salary of £70,000-£75,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Option to buy additional days

Employee wellbeing programmes

Professional development programmes

Birthday off

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on statutory reporting, audit, tax and group consolidation.
• Oversee the AP/AR and financial accounting functions.
• Manage group cashflow and monthly reporting cycles.

Skills

Stakeholder influencing

Financial governance

System implementation

Problem-solving

Communication

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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