Group Financial Controller

Marks Sattin; Walton-le-Dale; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin are recruiting a Group Financial Controller for a fast-growing PE-backed business near Preston. The role combines office-based work with a hybrid model.

The successful candidate will manage the group’s consolidated financial statements, lead management reporting and drive process improvements across the finance function while overseeing VAT and tax compliance. Strong Excel skills and staff leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience in a complex business with consolidation is essential
• Strong technical accounting skills and ability to work to tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Advanced Excel

Staff management

Financial reporting

Consolidations

Management reporting

Internal controls

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 £ + 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. An excellent role that is exciting and challenging if interested

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