Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller £75,000-£80,000 Remote (North West based) PLCJob Overview:We are partnering with a growing, ambitious business to recruit a high-calibre Group Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to join at a key stage of the company's growth journey, working closely with a recently appointed, high-performing CFO who has exciting plans to scale both the finance function and the wider business.The role is fully remote, however given the CFO is North West-based, we are looking for someone located in the North West to enable close collaboration.This position offers significant exposure at Group level, with the chance to shape, develop and build a best-in-class finance function.Main Duties:Financial Control & Reporting

• Own the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Take ownership of the year-end audit process, acting as the key contact for external auditors
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and support the annual report process
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Own the Group consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity reporting
• Partner with international finance teams to ensure consistency and strong controls
• Support the CFO with acquisition accounting and integration of new businesses
• Oversee tax compliance, working with external advisors on corporation tax, VAT and filings

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, including transactional finance
• Build a high-performing, accountable culture within the finance function
• Act as a deputy to the CFO when required

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning
• Provide financial insight to support commercial decision-making and growth strategy
• Support cash flow forecasting and identify risks and opportunities

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive improvements in financial reporting, systems and controls
• Implement scalable processes to support growth
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains

Person Specification:The key requirement for this role is PLC / listed environment experience. We are open to a range of backgrounds, including:

• Individuals who have progressed through a PLC graduate scheme, now operating at Group Finance Manager level
• ACA qualified accountants with experience auditing PLCs, now working in industry
• Senior Managers / Associate Directors in Audit with exposure to large, listed clients

Alongside this, you will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Demonstrate strong technical accounting expertise
• Have experience of audit, reporting and working in complex or multi-entity environments
• Be high calibre, ambitious and capable of operating at Group level
• Thrive in a role that combines hands-on delivery with strategic input

For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at . INDFIN