Group Finance Manager/Controller – SUPERB ROLE
McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a well-established and respected family-owned £30m business who are looking to recruit a Group Finance Manager for their team in Hampshire. This is a Senior Finance, hands-on role with genuine breadth and variety, offering full ownership of the Group’s financial controls, reporting, and accounting integrity across a diverse and growing portfolio of companies. You will lead a small finance team of four and work closely with Senior Management, combining operational accounting with commercial insight and strategic business support. Key duties include:
*Preparing monthly management accounts for all entities including consolidated Group P&L and EBITDA reporting, along with Group cashflows and financial models
*Ensuring accurate postings across all nominal ledgers (P&L and Balance Sheet), reviewing statutory accounts and ensuring accuracy of all financial disclosures
*Preparing year-end audit schedules, managing auditor queries and providing final numbers for audit, as well as maintaining fixed asset registers
*Processing and reviewing all journals including payroll journals, and preparing and submitting VAT returns
*Managing corporation tax compliance including quarterly data submissions
*Leading a finance team including sales and purchase ledger, an accounts assistant, and a payroll manager
*Financial analysis and KPI reporting to assist Senior Management in operational decisions, supporting budget preparation and ongoing budget management
*Maintaining accounting and operational systems including Sage Accounts, Moorepay and industry-specific IT systems
To be considered for the Group Finance Manager role, you should be ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with substantial experience in a similar Senior Finance role. Experience working across multi-entity or diverse industry structures would be advantageous, along with prior exposure to audit preparation, statutory accounts, VAT, and payroll. You will need strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills, experience managing a small finance team, and the ability to work calmly and confidently with full ownership of the numbers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on autonomy, variety and responsibility within a friendly, family-owned environment.
On offer is a salary to £85,000 (depending on relevant experience) + pension + 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates by telephone or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. com
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