Group Financial Controller

Cedar; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar in the North West seeks an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, consolidation and governance for an internationally present organisation.

Reporting to the Global Director of Finance, you will drive controls, accuracy and insight, supporting strategic decisions and sustainable growth across the group.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA and PQE >7 years.
• Strong experience in group reporting, consolidation and governance.
• Proven track record of strengthening financial controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting process.
• Manage consolidation of results across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Lead the annual external audit and address findings.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, cash flow and working capital.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Group reporting

Financial control

Audit management

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial consolidation tools

Job description

Salary: £55,000 - £89,000 per annum, depending on experience

Role type: Permanent

Location: North West

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a well-established and purpose-driven organisation with an international presence.

This is a senior finance role with responsibility for the Group's financial control, reporting, consolidation and governance activities. Reporting to the Global Director of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, strengthening the control environment and providing insight that supports strategic decision-making and sustainable organisational growth.

The Role

As Group Financial Controller, you will lead the Group's financial reporting and control agenda, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial information is delivered across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the monthly, quarterly and annual Group financial reporting process.
• Managing the consolidation of financial results across multiple Group entities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Developing and maintaining robust financial controls, policies and governance frameworks.
• Leading the annual external audit process and ensuring audit findings are addressed effectively.
• Overseeing the integrity of the Group balance sheet, cash flow and working capital.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.
• Providing high-quality financial analysis, insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Identifying financial risks, opportunities and areas for improvement and taking appropriate action.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, controls and reporting.
• Working closely with operational and commercial leaders to support organisational performance.
• Ensuring the quality, accuracy and security of financial data and management information.
• Leading, developing and coaching members of the finance team.
• Supporting mergers, acquisitions, restructures and other corporate transactions, including financial due diligence and integration.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to the Global Director of Finance on financial governance, risk and business performance.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA or equivalent.
• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally 7+ years PQE.
• Extensive experience within financial control, Group reporting, consolidation and financial management.
• Previous experience in a senior finance position such as Group Financial Controller, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similar.
• Strong experience of external audit, statutory reporting and financial governance.
• A track record of strengthening financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Experience managing, developing and motivating finance teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with complex financial data and modelling.
• Experience of ERP and financial management systems, together with financial consolidation and reporting tools.
• The ability to produce high-quality management information and Board-level reporting.