Group Financial Controller

Forge Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (4 days in office / 1 d

25 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

Forge Talent are partnering with an international group to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This high-visibility role reports to the Group FD, owning group financial control, leading the finance team, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

You will manage BAU in a multi-site, multi-currency environment, drive month- and year-end reporting, and play a key role in integrating acquisitions and strengthening processes across the group.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.
• Strong technical accounting, reporting and consolidation experience.
• Experience operating in a multi-site environment is essential.
• Experience within stock-led, manufacturing or distribution environments is advantageous.
• A proactive approach and real interest in understanding business operations.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly reporting and group consolidations.
• Lead month-end and year-end reporting under UK GAAP.
• Drive working capital management across AR and cash.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance.
• Manage the year-end audit process and statutory compliance.
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
• Support integration of acquisitions and alignment of reporting.
• Provide meaningful financial insight to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical accounting

Consolidation experience

Multi-site governance

Leadership

Audit and controls

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Forge Talent are proud to be partnering with an exceptional, multi-site international group. I spent time on site with the Group FD this week and it's exactly the type of business ambitious finance professionals want to join.

The business has a clear growth strategy, significant investment behind it and a leadership team with a genuine long-term vision. Having recently completed a major acquisition, with further acquisitions already in progress, they're now looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller to support the next phase of growth.

Reporting directly to an impressive Group FD, this is a genuine No.2 role within finance. You'll take ownership of group financial control, lead the finance team and play a key role in strengthening processes, integrating acquisitions and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

What you'll be doing

Owning BAU across a multi-site, multi-currency environment while helping the finance function evolve alongside a growing international group.

• Lead monthly reporting and group consolidations
• Own month-end and year-end reporting under UK GAAP
• Drive working capital performance through oversight of AR and cash management
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance across the group
• Manage the year-end audit process and statutory compliance requirements
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team
• Support the integration of acquisitions, including reporting alignment, process improvement and controls implementation
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight

This role offers exposure well beyond traditional financial control, with involvement in acquisition activity, process improvement projects and strategic initiatives across the wider group.

What they're looking for

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a multi-site environment
• Strong technical accounting, reporting and consolidation experience
• Experience operating within a multi-currency environment
• Strong controls, audit and compliance background
• Experience within a stock-led, manufacturing or distribution environment would be highly advantageous
• A proactive approach and genuine desire to understand how the business operates, not just report the numbers

What's on offer?

• Salary of £70,000 - £75,000
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• The opportunity to join a growing international group at a pivotal stage of its journey

The opportunity offers high visibility, significant exposure to senior leadership and the chance to join a business that is growing in the right way.