Group Financial Controller

Karter Thomas Ltd; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Senior leadership exposure

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Karter Thomas Ltd is partnering to recruit a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function across multiple entities in Warwickshire. You will report to the Group Finance Director, strengthening controls, improving reporting processes and supporting growth.

The role suits an ambitious finance professional with exposure to audit, statutory reporting and senior stakeholder engagement. Office-based with potential for progression.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA or strong QBE background.
• Experience in a larger, well-controlled finance environment.
• Strong month-end, management accounting and balance sheet experience.
• Exposure to audit, statutory reporting and financial controls.
• ERP systems experience, Business Central advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Review and analyse P&L, balance sheet and cashflow performance.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and annual audits.
• Drive process improvements and standardisation across finance.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Month-end close

ERP systems

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Karter Thomas Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious business to appoint a Group Financial Controller. The company is based in Warwickshire and the role will be office based.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you'll play a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes and supporting the continued growth of a multi-entity business.

We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have developed their finance career within larger, structured organisations and are now looking for their first or second Financial Controller-level position.

The Role

• Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely, accurate reporting
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Reviewing and analysing P&L, balance sheet and cashflow performance
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and annual audits
• Driving process improvements and standardisation across the finance function
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and working capital management
• Partnering with operational stakeholders across the business
• Developing and supporting members of the finance team
• Assisting with finance systems and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates with:

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualification (or strong QBE background)
• Experience within a larger, well-controlled finance environment
• Strong month-end, management accounting and balance sheet experience
• Exposure to audit, statutory reporting and financial controls
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach and desire to progress into a senior finance leadership role
• ERP systems experience (Business Central experience advantageous)

Suitable Backgrounds

This role could suit a:

• Finance Business Partner
• Senior Management Accountant
• Financial Accountant
• Group Accountant
• Finance Manager
• Financial Reporting Accountant

looking to take the next step into a broader Group Financial Controller position.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 - £65,000 salary
• Genuine career progression opportunity
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
• Supportive and collaborative finance environment