Group Financial Controller

Stanton House; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed manufacturing group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the financial control and governance framework. This pivotal role involves overseeing month-end close processes, preparing management accounts, and integrating acquisitions while establishing robust financial controls. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in financial control, capable of navigating high-growth environments while driving the finance function's development.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA or ACCA certification.
• Strong background in financial control.
• Experience in a buy-and-build business is desirable.
• Hands-on with broad accountability.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience in multi-entity consolidation.
• Resilient in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the Group month-end close and reporting.
• Prepare management accounts and performance commentary.
• Lead acquisition integration and reporting alignment.
• Establish financial controls and governance.
• Manage year-end statutory reporting and audits.
• Oversee tax, VAT, payroll, and compliance.
• Support CFO with reporting and forecasting.
• Assist with lender and investor reporting.
• Drive improvement of finance systems and data quality.
• Lead and develop a growing finance team.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)

Strong financial control background

Experience in high-growth businesses

Hands-on role

Strong technical accounting skills

Experience with multi-entity consolidation

Resilient and adaptable

Team player

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

We are working with a private equity-backed UK manufacturing group that is building a high-quality precision engineering platform serving the global Aerospace & Defence market.

The Group is executing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy, partnering with best-in-class manufacturers to create long-term value and strengthen the UK's industrial base. This is a rare opportunity to join the business at an early stage of its journey and play a pivotal role in shaping the finance function as the Group scales.

The Role

The Group Financial Controller will be a hands‑on, technically strong finance leader responsible for building and running the Group's financial control, reporting, and governance framework. Operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, PE-backed environment, this role suits someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also designing systems, processes, and controls that can scale through acquisition.

The role offers broad exposure across financial control, statutory reporting, consolidation, cash management, FP&A, and M&A integration, with close interaction with senior leadership and investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Group month‑end close, consolidation, and reporting across all entities
• Prepare and review management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary
• Play a key role in acquisition integration, including systems, processes, and reporting alignment
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and governance
• Lead year‑end statutory reporting and act as the primary contact for auditors and advisors
• Oversee tax, VAT, payroll, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Support the CFO with PE-level reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Assist with lender and investor reporting
• Support financial due diligence and transaction execution as required
• Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, data quality, and scalability
• Lead and develop a small but growing finance team and partner closely with operational leaders

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
• Strong financial control background
• Experience in high-growth, or buy-and-build businesses highly desirable
• Comfortable in a hands‑on role with broad accountability
• Strong technical accounting skills with a pragmatic, commercial mindset
• Experience with multi‑entity consolidation and integration
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast‑moving environment
• A self‑starter and team player

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Unfortunately, due to a high number of applicants we shall be unable to respond to all unsuccessful Individuals