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Group Financial Controller

Cheshire Permanent £80,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
As a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, you will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting across all internal and external requirements.
  • A key leadership role
  • Excellent salary with Car and bonus

About Our Client

Opportunity to work within a large UK operation as part of a global corporation, offering significant exposure, influence, and career development.

Job Description

Leadership

  • Support the Finance Director in maintaining robust financial controls.
  • Contribute to finance strategy and continuous improvement as part of the leadership team.
  • Partner with the Executive Leadership Team on financial matters.
  • Manage relationships with the global shared service centre.
  • Lead, develop, and motivate the Financial Accounting team.
  • Oversee external financial relationships with banks, HMRC, pension trustees, and auditors.



Controls & Compliance

  • Own and manage the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy under IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Maintain strong financial controls across accounting and controlling.
  • Ensure compliance with tax legislation (corporate tax, VAT, Intrastat).
  • Manage cash flow, monthly and year-end reporting, and Companies House filings.
  • Oversee capex reporting, pension strategy, and internal/external audits.
  • Drive improvements in working capital and accounting processes.
  • Ensure all financial processes are documented and expenditure policies applied.



The Successful Applicant

Fully qualified accountant, ideally ACA or ACCA.

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with working knowledge of SAP.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide strategic insight.

Highly proactive, able to work independently and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges.

Proven leadership capability with experience in managing and developing teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000 per annum.
  • Attractive benefits package, including a car and bonus.
Contact
Nicola Jones
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6881316
Phone number
+44 151 255 3758

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Jones
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3758
Job reference
JN-112025-6881316