Group Financial Controller – PE-Backed, Consolidations Lead

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Additional benefits

Job summary

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd is partnering with a fast-growing PE-backed business near Preston to recruit a Group Financial Controller. The role combines technical accounting leadership with people management in a dynamic environment.

You will oversee group consolidated financial statements, lead management reporting, and drive process improvements while supporting acquisitions and year-end statutory accounts.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in a complex business.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with consolidating accounts preferable.
• Strong staff management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• PE-backed environment experience advantageous.

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

Technical accounting

Management reporting

Deadline driven

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd is partnering with a fast-growing PE-backed business near Preston to recruit a Group Financial Controller. The role combines technical accounting leadership with people management in a dynamic environment.

You will oversee group consolidated financial statements, lead management reporting, and drive process improvements while supporting acquisitions and year-end statutory accounts.