Group Financial Controller

CV Screen; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Financial Controller near Reading, United Kingdom. This permanent, hands-on role involves leading financial management and reporting while ensuring compliance and building a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive senior finance experience, familiar with accounting standards and governance. Hybrid working is offered with competitive salary and benefits, requiring only 1–2 days a week in the office.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £80,000

Hybrid working – 4 days per week from home

Free on-site parking

Market-leading benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial governance.
• Skilled in developing and improving finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management, reporting, and controls.
• Support strategic decision-making and ensure compliance.
• Develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial control

Cash flow management

In-depth knowledge of accounting standards

Tax compliance

Experience in SMEs

Charity/Not for profit experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

• Reference: 64918
• Salary: £70,000 - £80,000/annum + Hybrid Working
• Job Location: United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Berkshire -- Reading
• Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking a qualified Group Financial Controller to join a fantastic business near Reading. This hands‑on role will lead financial management, reporting, and controls while supporting strategic decision‑making, ensuring compliance, and developing a high‑performing finance team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles
• Professionally qualified accountant
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial governance
• Experience within SMEs, charities, or group structure
• Skilled in developing and improving finance systems
• Hands‑on, detail‑focused working style

Required Skills

• Qualified accountant
• Strong background in financial control, cash flow, and reporting.
• In‑depth knowledge of accounting standards, tax, and compliance.
• SME Experience is a major plus
• Charity/Not for profit experience is highly desirable

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary up to £80,000
• Hybrid working – 4 days per week from home
• Free on‑site parking
• Market‑leading benefits package

Location

The role is based near Reading on a hybrid working basis, with only 1–2 days per week required in the office.

To Apply

Please send your CV to Matt Wrght at CV Screen in strict confidence or apply directly to this job posting. CV Screen is the Recruitment Agency managing this vacancy.

Alternate Titles

Finance Manager | Head of Finance | Senior Finance Manager | Financial Controller