At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations and support strategic decision-making in a growing group of companies.
- Company: Join an ambitious organisation with a collaborative culture and growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on role, and the chance to shape the finance function.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and influence in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with strong financial reporting and management accounting skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Bracknell (Office Based)
Reporting to: Group Finance Director
Join a Growing Group of Businesses
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to join our expanding group of companies. This is a newly created role that offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping the finance function as the business continues to grow. This is a varied, hands-on position that combines responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations of one of our subsidiaries with wider group financial reporting and commercial support. Working closely with the Group Finance Director, you will help deliver accurate financial reporting, improve processes, strengthen financial controls, and provide valuable insight to support business performance. Initially, you will work alongside our established finance team to gain a thorough understanding of the business before gradually taking ownership of key responsibilities across the wider group.
What You'll Be Doing
- Produce accurate monthly management accounts and group reporting.
- Complete month-end processes, reconciliations and journal postings.
- Support group consolidation and financial reporting.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, forecasting and treasury activities.
- Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements.
- Oversee payroll processes through our external payroll provider.
- Review financial performance, investigate variances and provide commercial insight.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
- Assist with external audits and liaise with accountants and professional advisors.
- Help improve finance systems, processes and reporting across the group.
- Work closely with operational managers to support informed business decision-making.
About You
We're looking for a proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and working in a fast-paced environment. You'll have:
- Essential Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
- Current UK GAAP knowledge
- Experience in a senior finance or financial accounting role.
- Strong knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience with group consolidations and external audits.
- Excellent bookkeeping and double-entry accounting knowledge.
- Experience producing monthly management accounts to tight deadlines.
- Strong working knowledge of Xero.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Cash flow management and forecasting experience.
- High attention to detail with the confidence to challenge financial information where appropriate.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple businesses.
- Full UK driving licence with flexibility for occasional site visits.
Desirable
- Experience supporting business growth and finance transformation.
- Budgeting, forecasting and utilisation reporting experience.
- Payroll oversight experience.
- Experience working with external accountants and advisors.
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who is:
- Commercially minded with strong business awareness.
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
- A strong communicator who builds positive working relationships.
- Trustworthy and professional when handling confidential information.
- Motivated to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation where you'll have genuine influence over the finance function. As the group continues to expand, you'll play an important role in supporting strategic decision-making while developing your own career within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Group Financial Controller.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship. STAT Holdings are an equal opportunities employer. No agencies at this time.
Group Financial Controller employer: STAT Holdings
Join a dynamic and expanding group of businesses in Bracknell as our Group Financial Controller, where you will have the opportunity to shape the finance function and make a significant impact on our growth journey. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and offers a hands-on role with varied responsibilities, ensuring that your contributions are valued and recognised. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive environment, this is an excellent place for finance professionals looking to advance their careers while being part of a forward-thinking organisation.
