Group Financial Controller

CV Screen; Sutton-on-Trent CP; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Group Financial Controller for a fantastic business near Reading. This hands-on role will lead financial management, reporting, and controls, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior finance roles, be a qualified accountant, and possess strong knowledge of accounting standards. The position offers a salary up to £80,000 and a hybrid working model, requiring only 1-2 days per week in the office.

Benefits

Free on site parking

Market leading benefits package

Hybrid working - 4 days per week from home

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles.
• In depth knowledge of accounting standards and financial governance.
• Experience within SMEs, charities, or group structure.

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

Knowledge of accounting standards

Tax compliance

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Group Financial Controller Reading
Salary up to £80,000

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

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