Group Financial Controller

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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