Group Financial Controller - PE-Backed, Hybrid

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

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.