Group Finance Controller

Temp agencyReposted 1×Robert HalfHayes, Manchesterreedpublished 08/11/2026
Must-have:Senior

Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£120k | Permanent | Lancashire A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development. This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting. The role You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process

Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting

Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors

Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls

Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities

Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity

Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues

Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers

Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders

Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements

Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems

Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow

About you We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach. You'll ideally have: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting

Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting

Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS

Experience managing external audits

Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance

Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury

Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment

Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders

A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance

What's on offer? £90,000-£120,000 salary

Hybrid working

Senior position within a growing and evolving Group

Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team

Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function

Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects

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