Group Financial Controller

Broadstone Resourcing; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

A consultancy company in Kent is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial operations and serve as a commercial partner to business leaders. The role involves preparing Group statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing the audit process. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in Group reporting, demonstrating commercial acumen and advanced Excel skills. Competitive salary of up to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in Group reporting and consolidation.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen to translate numbers into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Group statutory accounts, including consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Manage the Group audit process and relationships with external auditors.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Commercial acumen

Group reporting and consolidation

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Group Financial Controller - Up to £85,000 plus bonus & benefits - Kent/on-site working

My client, a consultancy company based in Kent, is looking to recruit a Group Financial Controller. Beyond strong financial control, the role is expected to act as a commercial partner to the business, helping leaders understand not just what the numbers are, but what they mean, why they matter, and what actions should follow. You will constructively challenge proposals and performance, actively driving opportunities to improve profitability and returns, rather than simply reporting outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Group statutory accounts, including consolidation of the six trading subsidiaries.
• Ensure consistent accounting policies, controls and disciplines are applied across the Group.
• Manage the Group audit process and relationships with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, company law and AIM-related reporting requirements.
• Produce high-quality consolidated management accounts, KPIs and Board packs.
• Lead Group-wide budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Act as a trusted commercial partner to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Ensure finance systems and data structures support multi-dimensional reporting across Group, markets and brands/products.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in Group reporting and consolidation.
• Proven ability to design and deliver meaningful management and profitability Board-level reporting.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen and ability to translate numbers into insight and action.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working in a digital, paperless environment.
• Experience managing audits, external advisers and financial systems in a regulated, listed or similarly governed environment.

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