Full job descriptionGroup Financial Controller | £75,000-£80,000 | Remote (North West based) | PLC

Job Overview:

We are partnering with a growing, ambitious business to recruit a high-calibre Group Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to join at a key stage of the company’s growth journey, working closely with a recently appointed, high-performing CFO who has exciting plans to scale both the finance function and the wider business.

The role is fully remote, however given the CFO is North West-based, we are looking for someone located in the North West to enable close collaboration.

This position offers significant exposure at Group level, with the chance to shape, develop and build a best-in-class finance function.

Main Duties:
Financial Control & Reporting
*Own the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary
*Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
*Take ownership of the year-end audit process, acting as the key contact for external auditors
*Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and support the annual report process
*Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Group Reporting & Consolidation
*Own the Group consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity reporting
*Partner with international finance teams to ensure consistency and strong controls
*Support the CFO with acquisition accounting and integration of new businesses
*Oversee tax compliance, working with external advisors on corporation tax, VAT and filings
Leadership & Team Development
*Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, including transactional finance
*Build a high-performing, accountable culture within the finance function
*Act as a deputy to the CFO when required
Commercial & Strategic Support
*Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning
*Provide financial insight to support commercial decision-making and growth strategy
*Support cash flow forecasting and identify risks and opportunities
Systems & Process Improvement
*Drive improvements in financial reporting, systems and controls
*Implement scalable processes to support growth
*Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
Person Specification:

The key requirement for this role is PLC / listed environment experience. We are open to a range of backgrounds, including:
*Individuals who have progressed through a PLC graduate scheme, now operating at Group Finance Manager level
*ACA qualified accountants with experience auditing PLCs, now working in industry
*Senior Managers / Associate Directors in Audit with exposure to large, listed clients

Alongside this, you will:
*Be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
*Demonstrate strong technical accounting expertise
*Have experience of audit, reporting and working in complex or multi-entity environments
*Be high calibre, ambitious and capable of operating at Group level
*Thrive in a role that combines hands-on delivery with strategic input

For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at .

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