Financial Controller Group Finance in Stafford

An established and growing multi-site organisation is looking to appoint a hands-on Financial Controller to lead day-to-day finance operations across a group structure. This is a strong opportunity for a qualified finance professional with experience in group accounting, financial control, management reporting and commercial business partnering. The role would suit someone from a healthcare, care, regulated services, multi-site, private equity-backed, SME group or wider commercial finance environment.

The business is continuing to grow, creating an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller who wants to take ownership of finance operations, improve systems and processes, support senior leadership and contribute to long-term planning.

The Role:

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the group, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and reliable across multiple entities. You will work closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team, providing meaningful financial insight, strengthening controls and supporting decision-making across the organisation. This is a varied role combining financial reporting, team management, forecasting, controls, process improvement and commercial support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the group.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, variance analysis and supporting commentary.
• Support the Finance Director with year-end statutory accounts, external audit and compliance requirements.
• Manage group reporting across multiple entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy and strong financial control.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Act as a finance business partner to senior managers and operational teams.
• Translate financial data into clear, practical information for non-finance stakeholders.
• Support the development of financial metrics, targets and reporting tools across the business.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, financial policies and reporting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Review and improve finance systems, reporting processes and digital tools.
• Support financial modelling, long-term forecasting and business planning.
• Lead, support and develop a small finance team, encouraging accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement.

About You:

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Qualified accountant status: ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong experience in financial control, management accounts, group reporting or commercial finance.
• Good understanding of group accounting and working across multiple entities.
• Experience within healthcare, care, regulated services, multi-site operations, private equity-backed businesses or growing SME environments would be highly advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Good technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of financial controls.
• Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and cash flow reporting.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to improve reporting, analysis and finance processes.
• Experience using accounting systems, with Sage experience beneficial.
• Confidence supporting senior stakeholders and non-finance managers.
• Ability to interpret operational performance and translate this into financial metrics, forecasts and commercial insight.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to improve systems, controls and working practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information in a practical, straightforward way.

Additional Information:

Some UK travel may be required from time to time.

Apply:

If you are an experienced Financial Controller, Group Finance Manager or senior finance professional looking for a hands-on role in Stafford, please apply today with your up-to-date CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted with further information regarding the opportunity and next steps.