Group Financial Controller – Consolidation, FP&A & ERP Lead

Filtronic; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Sedgefield, UK, is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead a finance team responsible for producing consolidated management accounts and driving business performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel and data analysis skills and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership. This role offers an outstanding salary and benefits package aligned with top sector standards.

Benefits

Outstanding salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of partnering with CFO or Finance Director to drive performance.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or technology sectors.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team of five colleagues with day-to-day responsibility.
• Production of the consolidated Group management accounts.
• Drive monthly business re-forecast and overhead cost review.

Skills

Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling

Continuous improvement approach

Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP (NetSuite)

Job description

A leading technology firm located in Sedgefield, UK, is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead a finance team responsible for producing consolidated management accounts and driving business performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel and data analysis skills and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership. This role offers an outstanding salary and benefits package aligned with top sector standards.