Group Financial Controller Location: Braintree, Essex. Position Type: Permanent, Full-time. Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 a year. Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, On-site Parking.
About the Role
- Financial Leadership & Strategy: Provide financial leadership across the Group, maintaining long-term financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and strict financial governance.
- Commercial Insight: Drive profitability by identifying cost-reduction efficiencies and supporting commercial decisions via rigorous pricing analysis, tender reviews, and contract negotiations.
- Operational Performance: Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, manage cash flow, and continually enhance financial systems and reporting processes.
- Team & Stakeholder Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while building strong, collaborative relationships across multiple UK business locations and external stakeholders.
Skills & Attributes Required
- Qualifications: Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- Experience: Proven track record in a senior financial leadership role with heavy experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business partnering.
- Commercial Mindset: Ability to balance strategic goals with operational realities, translating complex financial data into practical business growth recommendations.
- Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the confidence to constructively challenge decisions and present clear insights to senior leadership.
- Industry Background: A preferred background within the hospitality or leisure industry is highly advantageous, though a naturally curious mindset to understand operations from the ground up is essential.
What s on Offer
- A competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- The opportunity to shape and drive change in a thriving, nationwide business
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Group Financial Controller in Essex employer: Prime Appointments Ltd
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