Our client is a well-established, privately owned group operating across multiple UK sites within an operational, asset-led environment. The business has grown through a combination of organic development and acquisition and is now at a stage where strong financial control, governance and scalable processes are critical to supporting the next phase of growth.

The Group Financial Controller will sit at the heart of the finance leadership team, reporting into the CFO and working closely with senior stakeholders across the group. This is a hands-on senior role, responsible for ensuring the integrity of the numbers, building a robust control environment and providing the Board with absolute confidence in the financial position of the business.

Key responsibilities: *Ownership of the group month-end close
*Preparation of multi-entity consolidations and board financial reporting
*Full balance sheet ownership
*Oversight of stock, WIP, provisions, debtors and creditors
*Oversight of statutory accounts and tax compliance
*Lead contact for external auditors, tax advisers and professional advisers
*Design and maintenance of robust financial controls, policies and governance frameworks
*Monitoring and management of financial risk, covenants and banking compliance
*Cash flow management, working capital control and short term forecasting
*Review and challenge of forecasts and models produced by commercial finance
*Financial control support for acquisitions, due diligence and post-deal integration
*Ownership of finance systems, reporting tools and process improvement initiatives
Candidate profile: *Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
*Proven experience in a senior financial control role within a multi-entity group
*Background in manufacturing, or a similarly operational, asset-intensive sector
*Strong technical accounting knowledge and control mindset
*Confident leading audits, statutory reporting and adviser relationships
*Able to balance attention to detail with commercial pragmatism
*Credible and composed communicator with senior leadership and Board exposure
Package and working pattern: *Salary: £80,000 – £100,000
*Full-time, permanent role
*Hybrid working pattern with a regular on-site presence in the Leeds area
Progression and key selling points:
This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function within a growing group. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting acquisition activity, improving controls and processes, and acting as a trusted adviser to the CFO and Board, with scope to develop alongside the business over the medium term.

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