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(Group) Financial Controller

Stockport, Greater Manchester

(Group) Financial Controller

  1. Permanent
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum + Benefits
BBBH190494

Stockport, Greater Manchester

The details

We are delighted to be working exclusively with this exciting business as they commence the search for a new Financial Controller, due to company expansion.

Reporting to the CEO and (Fractional) FD who is approaching retirement, you'll manage reporting across multiple entities, lead post-acquisition integrations, and ensure financial rigour underpins the ambitious expansion plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and grow with the business, ultimately stepping up into the FD role in the next 24/36 months.

Key Responsibilities will be to:

  • Lead the day-to-day finance function, managing a team of six (including Management Accountants, Finance Assistant, Payroll Manager and Finance Manager)
  • Own delivery of monthly management accounts, P&L by site and consolidated group reporting
  • Maintain strong financial controls, processes and reporting discipline
  • Oversee statutory accounts, audit preparation and regulatory compliance
  • Drive automation and systems improvements (Xero - previous experience desirable)
  • Streamline data flows between finance and operational management systems
  • Support transaction activity including due diligence, financial modelling and post-deal integration
  • Assist with financial forecasting, multi-site budgeting and scenario planning
  • Partner with the CEO and FD on cashflow, funding and performance insights
  • Deliver proactive commercial analysis to support decision-making throughout the group

About You

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a multi-entity environment
  • Strong technical knowledge paired with commercial acumen
  • Comfortable operating "hands-on" while driving continuous improvement
  • Track record of managing and developing finance teams
  • Experience in high-growth, PE-backed or acquisitive environments desirable

If you are a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, excited by building best-in-class finance operations and the opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic scale-up journey, . this could be the role for you!

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