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Group Financial Controller
Trafford Park
£70,000 - £75,000 + Hybrid Working
Forge Talent are proud to be partnering with an exceptional, multi-site international group. I spent time on site with the Group FD this week and it's exactly the type of business ambitious finance professionals want to join.
The business has a clear growth strategy, significant investment behind it and a leadership team with a genuine long-term vision. Having recently completed a major acquisition, with further acquisitions already in progress, they're now looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller to support the next phase of growth.
Reporting directly to an impressive Group FD, this is a genuine No.2 role within finance. You'll take ownership of group financial control, lead the finance team and play a key role in strengthening processes, integrating acquisitions and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
What you'll be doing
- Owning BAU across a multi-site, multi-currency environment while helping the finance function evolve alongside a growing international group.
- Lead monthly reporting and group consolidations.
- Own month-end and year-end reporting under UK GAAP.
- Drive working capital performance through oversight of AR and cash management.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance across the group.
- Manage the year-end audit process and statutory compliance requirements.
- Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
- Support the integration of acquisitions, including reporting alignment, process improvement and controls implementation.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight.
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This role offers exposure well beyond traditional financial control, with involvement in acquisition activity, process improvement projects and strategic initiatives across the wider group.
What they're looking for
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a multi-site environment.
- Strong technical accounting, reporting and consolidation experience.
- Experience operating within a multi-currency environment.
- Strong controls, audit and compliance background.
- Experience within a stock-led, manufacturing or distribution environment would be highly advantageous.
- A proactive approach and genuine desire to understand how the business operates, not just report the numbers.
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What's on offer?
- Salary of £70,000 - £75,000.
- Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home).
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Death in Service benefit.
- The opportunity to join a growing international group at a pivotal stage of its journey.
The opportunity offers high visibility, significant exposure to senior leadership and the chance to join a business that is growing in the right way.
If you're looking for a role where you can influence change, support growth and make a genuine impact, I'd be keen to have a conversation.
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