Group Financial Controller – Hybrid, Growth & Acquisitions

Forge Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (4 days in office / 1 d

25 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

Forge Talent are partnering with an international group to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This high-visibility role reports to the Group FD, owning group financial control, leading the finance team, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

You will manage BAU in a multi-site, multi-currency environment, drive month- and year-end reporting, and play a key role in integrating acquisitions and strengthening processes across the group.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.
• Strong technical accounting, reporting and consolidation experience.
• Experience operating in a multi-site environment is essential.
• Experience within stock-led, manufacturing or distribution environments is advantageous.
• A proactive approach and real interest in understanding business operations.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly reporting and group consolidations.
• Lead month-end and year-end reporting under UK GAAP.
• Drive working capital management across AR and cash.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance.
• Manage the year-end audit process and statutory compliance.
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
• Support integration of acquisitions and alignment of reporting.
• Provide meaningful financial insight to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical accounting

Consolidation experience

Multi-site governance

Leadership

Audit and controls

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Forge Talent are partnering with an international group to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This high-visibility role reports to the Group FD, owning group financial control, leading the finance team, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

You will manage BAU in a multi-site, multi-currency environment, drive month- and year-end reporting, and play a key role in integrating acquisitions and strengthening processes across the group.