Group Financial Controller

Marks Sattin Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd are seeking a Group Financial Controller for a PE-backed business near Preston, offering a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical accounting skills and consolidation experience, plus advanced Excel proficiency.

Experience in PE-backed environments and staff management are highly valued. The role involves delivering group consolidated statements, leading management reporting, improving processes, supporting acquisitions, and

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience consolidating accounts is preferable.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential and experience in PE-backed environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the group consolidated financial statements.
• Lead timely management reporting.
• Drive process and system improvements across the organisation.
• Assist with financial information for acquisitions.
• Prepare and review year-end statutory accounts.
• Oversee group VAT and tax compliance.
• Coordinate investor reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and processes.
• Produce and present key financial reporting.
• Manage the finance team.

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role - Group Financial Controller Location - Preston Salary - Between £85,000 and £110,000 + additional benefits

Marks Sattin are currently recruiting for a fast-growing PE backed business in their search for a Group Financial Controller to work out of their office based just outside Preston with a hybrid working model.

The successful candidate will need to be ACA or ACCA qualified and must have worked for a complex business previously. Strong technical accounting skills are absolutely essential and any experience of consolidating accounts would be preferable. Advanced Excel skills are crucial and any exposure to working within a PE backed environment previously would be a distinct advantage. Excellent staff management skills are crucial as is the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Key duties for the Group Financial Controller role will involve:

• Responsible for the group consolidated financial statements
• Lead on the timely delivery of management reporting
• Lead on improving processes and systems throughout the organisation
• Assist with providing financial information for acquisitions
• Prepare and review year end statutory accounts
• Responsible for the group VAT and tax compliance
• Investor reporting
• Look to strengthen internal controls and processes
• Produce and present key financial reporting
• Management of a finance team

Salary for the role is between £85,000 - 110,000 + additional benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically savvy individual who wants to work for a PE backed organisation who are continually evolving and acquiring new businesses.

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