Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Salary: £100,000 - £130,000

Location: Borehamwood

One day remote

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Controller to join a well-established and growing private group operating across multiple entities. This senior role will lead and oversee all aspects of financial reporting, control, taxation, and transactional finance.

The organisation is seeking a confident and experienced finance leader who can provide strong financial oversight while driving process improvements and efficiencies across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including general ledger management and transaction oversight.
• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports, supporting development and performance.
• Lead the month-end close process and produce high-quality management accounts.
• Conduct detailed reviews of P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Deliver insightful monthly MI and KPI analysis and board reporting.
• Produce departmental and segmental P&L reports.
• Review and submit VAT returns, handling any HMRC correspondence.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to provide financial insight.
• Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate year-end audit preparation, liaising with external auditors.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc finance projects and initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• ACA qualified with 3+ years post-qualified experience.
• Strong technical background in statutory and management reporting - ideally audit-trained.
• Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, adaptable, and proactive - able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

This is a great opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to step into a strategic role within a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.

Apply now if you have all of the above experience and qualifications or send your CV to

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