Group Financial Controller – FD Designate

IPS Finance; Pickering; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established, privately owned business in Pickering is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to manage financial reporting and compliance. The role includes overseeing a finance team and offers a clear progression to Finance Director. A professional accountancy qualification and senior-level SME experience are essential. The package includes a salary of £55,000 - £60,000, along with a £6,000 car allowance and private medical insurance. This is a predominantly office-based role with occasional remote work.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at a senior level within an SME environment.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and year-end reporting.
• Oversee statutory tax and audit requirements.
• Lead and manage a small finance team.
• Support software implementation projects.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Technical accounting knowledge

Commercial acumen

Effective communication

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

A well-established, privately owned business with a turnover of circa £10 million is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join their team in Pickering. With over forty years of trading heritage, this profitable organisation operates across distinctive and recognisable buildings and landmarks in major cities throughout the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and team management, with a clear pathway to progress into a Finance Director position once established within the business.

The role is predominantly office-based with occasional flexibility to work from home and will require periodic travel to various site locations across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgets, and year-end reporting for the group
• Oversee all statutory tax and audit requirements, ensuring full compliance across all entities
• Play a leading role in supporting software implementation projects and driving technological efficiencies throughout the business
• Work closely with directors and operational teams to provide financial and commercial insights that support strategic decision-making
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management processes are maintained and continuously improved
• Lead, manage, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous professional development

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Demonstrates proven experience operating at a senior level within an SME environment
• Possesses strong leadership capabilities with a track record of successfully managing and developing finance teams
• Exhibits excellent technical accounting knowledge combined with strong commercial acumen
• Shows the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

This organisation benefits from excellent staff retention, with many long-standing team members, creating a stable and supportive working environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful business.

Package

£55,000 - £60,000 + £6,000 car allowance + private medical insurance