Group Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Swanley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and controls in a strategic role reporting to the Group CFO. Responsibilities include managing multi-entity accounts and driving financial improvements. Candidates should be ACA Qualified with strong group reporting experience. The role offers a competitive salary of £100,000 - £120,000, car allowance, hybrid work, and leadership opportunities in a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Company phone and laptop

Attractive pension contributions

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in group reporting and financial control in a complex environment.
• Proven background managing audits and statutory reporting across multi-entity structures.
• Excellent IT skills, able to pick up, roll out and adapt systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting.
• Managing consolidated accounts for multiple UK and overseas entities.
• Driving financial control improvements and supporting systems development.
• Managing the external audit process and acting as the key audit liaison.
• Mentoring and developing the finance team with a focus on performance.

Skills

Group reporting

Financial control

Audit management

Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP)

Leadership and communication

Education

ACA Qualified from a Top 10 firm

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

• Shape the financial future of a large international group
• Step into a high-profile leadership role reporting directly to the CFO

About Our Client

Our exclusive client is an international group with a significant UK footprint and a strong track record of expansion. Operating across multiple divisions and regions, the business has grown substantially in recent years. With further investment and transformation planned, the company is commercially ambitious, people-oriented, and committed to operational excellence. The head office is based in North Kent, and supports a group structure encompassing both UK and overseas entities.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the Group Financial Controller will take full responsibility for consolidated reporting, statutory accounts, audit, and internal financial controls across the business. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with visibility at board level.



Key responsibilities include:

• Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting
• Managing consolidated accounts for multiple UK and overseas entities
• Ensuring full compliance with IFRS/GAAP and all relevant statutory obligations
• Driving financial control improvements and supporting systems development
• Managing the external audit process and acting as the key audit liaison
• Supporting working capital and cash flow forecasting at a group level
• Mentoring and developing the finance team with a focus on performance and collaboration
• Partnering with internal stakeholders across departments to align financial goals

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant for this Group Financial Controller role is likely to be ACA Qualified from a Top 10 firm, having gained some exposure to industry in a group finance capacity.



Additionally you must have:

• Strong experience in group reporting and financial control in a complex environment
• Proven background managing audits and statutory reporting across multi-entity structures
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP)
• Systems-oriented with experience improving finance processes and controls
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative approach
• Excellent IT skills, able to pick up, role out and adapt systems.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary: £100,000 - £120,000
• Car allowance
• Company phone and laptop provided
• Attractive pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working with flexibility on work pattern, as dictated by business needs (you must be within a commutable distance of North Kent)
• Leadership role in a business investing for continued expansion
• Opportunity to influence group-level decision making and process design
• Long-term development and progression opportunities