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GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Chorley
Up to £75,000 + GREAT BENEFITS + CAREER DEVELOPMENT
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're working with a successful and growing business that's continuing to invest in its people, systems, and finance function as part of its long-term growth plans.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager to join the business in a senior position, taking responsibility for financial reporting, compliance, and financial controls across a number of group companies. Working closely with senior management, you'll help ensure the finance function continues to support the business as it grows.
The role would suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and is looking for a varied position with exposure to senior stakeholders and ongoing business improvement projects.
THE GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll be responsible for a broad range of financial and operational accounting duties, including:
- Managing the month-end close process and producing consolidated financial information across multiple companies
- Preparing monthly management reports and ensuring financial information is accurate and delivered on time
- Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
- Looking after intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and internal recharges
- Preparing cash flow reports and supporting balance sheet forecasting
- Coordinating the preparation of statutory accounts and managing the year-end audit process
- Working with external auditors, tax advisers, and other professional contacts
- Ensuring the business remains compliant with accounting standards, VAT, and other statutory requirements
- Maintaining accounting policies and helping to keep financial procedures up to date
- Supporting the setup of new companies within the group, including finance processes and reporting structures
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and helping to introduce more efficient ways of working
- Supporting the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting tools
- Providing guidance and support to Management Accountants and junior members of the finance team
- Producing financial information and analysis to support senior management and Board decisions
- Assisting with business projects as the group continues to grow
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THE PERSON:
Essential
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience
- Current experience as a Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance position, with multi-entity or Group Accounts experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing group financial reports
- Experience producing statutory accounts and managing external audits
- Good understanding of financial controls, balance sheet management, and compliance
- Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or finance systems
- Able to communicate confidently with colleagues across the business and senior management
- A practical approach with good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
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Desirable
- Experience within the construction, property, or engineering sectors
- Previous involvement in improving finance processes or implementing new systems
- Experience supporting business growth, acquisitions, or changes to group structure
TO APPLY:
Please apply for the Group Financial Controller role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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