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Group Financial Controller

Hoddesdon Permanent View Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Finance Controller to join a growing, multi-site organisation undergoing significant transformation and investment. This is a high‑impact role focused on strengthening internal controls, driving improved financial reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives across the Group.
  • Autonomy
  • Leadership

About Our Client

This is a pivotal role responsible for leading financial operations across multiple divisions and group companies, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and the continued development of a high‑performing finance team.

Job Description



You will work closely with site finance teams, the Executive Management Team, and the Group Finance Director, taking ownership of consolidated reporting, systems improvements, and group-wide financial governance. With operations expanding into Europe, the role also offers exposure to international finance activities.Key ResponsibilitiesInternal Systems & Controls

  • Enhance and document internal processes and financial controls across the Group.
  • Review application and compliance of controls at site level (internal audit-style).
  • Develop and monitor improvement plans with site teams to strengthen financial discipline.



Monthly Reporting

  • Lead detailed month‑end reviews for each site.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group.
  • Support monthly finance reviews with the Executive Management Team.
  • Manage monthly intercompany reconciliations and ensure timely adjustments.



Analysis & Performance Improvement

  • Provide detailed ad‑hoc profitability and performance analysis.
  • Proactively identify and support EBITDA and cashflow improvement opportunities.



Accounting & Systems Support

  • Act as a subject-matter expert for accounting and ERP systems, supporting site finance managers.
  • Assist with ongoing rollout and optimisation of Business Central ERP.



Budgeting

  • Work with site finance managers to prepare and present annual budgets.
  • Lead the consolidation of Group budgets.



Projects & Strategic Support

  • Collaborate with finance and IT teams to deliver system and process improvements.
  • Support Group Finance Director with refinancing, M&A activities, and business integration work.
  • Contribute to finance activities relating to Group expansion into Belgium.

The Successful Applicant

  • Self‑motivated, pragmatic and collaborative.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and guide finance teams across the Group - including in challenging environments.
  • Comfortable working with ERPs (knowledge of Business Central is an advantage).
  • Willing to undertake regular travel across the UK and occasional travel within Europe.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Significant post‑qualification experience in financial control roles outside of practice.
  • Strong technical expertise across financial reporting standards (particularly FRS102) and relevant tax requirements (VAT, PAYE/NI, CIS).
  • Experience managing and improving finance systems and advanced user of Excel.

What's on Offer

  • The opportunity to shape financial operations across a broad and growing group.
  • A supportive and collaborative culture where continuous improvement is encouraged.
  • Varied work with exposure to multiple business units and senior leadership.
  • Travel across the UK and occasional European visits as part of a group-wide remit.
Contact
Harley Hopkins
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6957994
Phone number
+44 118 933 7044

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Location
Hoddesdon
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harley Hopkins
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7044
Job reference
JN-022026-6957994