Group Financial Controller

1 month ago


Greater Manchester UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Sowena Group Full time

Sowena Group has been exclusively retained by a high-growth private equity backed services group based in the Greater Manchester who is looking for a Group Financial Controller. In line with the private equity investment strategy, this newly created number 2 role will play a crucial role in supporting the CFO by ensuring the financial health of the organisation. Bringing expertise and a dynamic approach will be instrumental in driving financial growth and supporting the company's strategy plans with either new investment or an exit.


Daily Responsibilities:


  • Lead and support the entire finance team including transactional accounting team
  • Weekly and monthly financial reporting, periodic budgeting/forecasts and 3 Year strategic planning
  • Preparation of Executive presentations to the board and senior leadership team
  • Involvement in corporate activity, funding, refinancing & ESG
  • Lead for Group Audit and statutory reporting including tax
  • Liaise with external stakeholders including PE House, banking and insurance
  • Drive working capital reduction across the Group
  • Ensure timely / accurate processing of all transactional accounting
  • Review and develop accounting systems including future systems implementation
  • Develop corporate policies, internal controls and implement new processes
  • Support M&A activity and integrate new acquisitions


Package: Competitive + bonus + healthcare


This role would suit a fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant who has had experience working within a fast-paced organisation, ideally that has been on a growth journey. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre and ambitious accountant as this opportunity provides a platform in becoming their new Finance Director. For further details or for immediate consideration then please contact Perran Cooke at Sowena Group.


Job Ref: SG101



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