The Group Financial Manager / Group Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management and reporting of a portfolio of operational business units within a multi-site organisation. The role plays a key part in delivering accurate and insightful management information, supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, coordinating external audit requirements, and ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across designated entities. As an integral member of the central finance team, the Finance Manager will partner closely with operational stakeholders to drive performance, strengthen financial controls, and support strategic decision-making.Develop a strong understanding of each business unit, including key revenue streams, cost drivers, operational challenges and commercial points of difference.Support the month-end reporting and consolidation process, continuously reviewing reporting timetables, templates and outputs to improve efficiency, accuracy and business insight.Review and challenge monthly profit and loss accounts and balance sheet commentary, ensuring reporting is meaningful and value-adding.Perform regular reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal policies and controls.Monitor cash flow performance and oversee short and medium-term cash flow forecasting.Review and approve investment proposals, expenditure requests and business cases in line with governance requirements.Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processAssist with the external audit process and provide support to operational and finance stakeholders as required.Prepare statutory accounts and support year-end financial reporting requirements.Build strong relationships with operational teams through regular site visits and stakeholder engagement.Drive improvements in systems, processes, controls and ways of workingActively support business transformation initiatives and champion continuous improvement.Undertake ad hoc financial analysis, investigations, process reviews and control assessments to support business performance and governance.
The ideal candidate
- ACA or ACCA Qualified, with 1-5 years PQE experience
- Ideally from a practice background, but open to profiles with group reporting experience
- Happy to work in the office on site 5 days a week
- Curious to learn and grow, able to ask questions and challenge numbers
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Group Financial Controller in Hounslow employer: Investigo
Join a leading organisation in the UK energy sector as a PMO Analyst, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a hybrid working model based in Solihull, you'll benefit from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training opportunities, and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. This role not only offers a chance to contribute to impactful change initiatives but also provides a pathway for career advancement within a well-respected company committed to excellence.
