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Group Financial Controller
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Durham, County Durham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Still proudly family-owned. Still growing. Still outperforming the market .. even when times got tough.
This is a group of companies that's managed to strike the balance between commercial success and long-term stability. Rooted in a sector that's as resilient as they come, with strong links to sustainability and green energy, they've built a business with solid values and serious momentum.
They're now looking for a Group Financial Controller to join the team. Someone fully qualified, analytical, and confident enough to take on core responsibilities from the Group CFO. You'll bring commercial insight, technical know-how, and a hands-on approach to leading the finance function day to day.
You'll be part of a finance team of nine, directly managing a Management Accountant. It's a tight-knit, loyal team, several with years of service under their belts and they're looking for someone steady, clear and competent to lead from the front.
What you'll be doing:
Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual group accounts
Deliver insightful analysis and meaningful reporting to senior leadership
Ensure full compliance with UK GAAP and all relevant financial reporting standards
Oversee group-wide budgeting and forecasting
Ensure financial controls are strong, systems are running well, and audits are clean
Support payroll and step in to manage it directly if needed
Handle group cash flow and treasury operations
Take on core duties from the CFO and support strategic financial direction
Improve processes, reporting and system use across the group
Provide day-to-day leadership and development to the Management Accountant
What they're looking for:
Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Ideally with a practice background, or a proven record of strong analytical finance in industry.
Excellent understanding of consolidations, compliance, planning and financial control
Analytical mindset sharp with data and confident making decisions
Experience with payroll, or the ability to step in when required
A calm, capable leader focused on consistency, quality and clarity
High levels of integrity and a real sense of ownership
Why this role?
A business that's family-owned, commercially strong and values-driven
A finance team with loyalty, experience and a great culture
An industry that's stable, growing and linked to sustainability
The freedom to take ownership and actually shape how things are done
A CFO who'll back your judgement and give you space to lead
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