via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·6 days ago

Group Financial Controller

Marks Sattin
Preston Full-time GBP 85,000 – 110,000
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Role - Group Financial Controller Location - Preston Salary - Between £85,000 and £110,000 + additional benefits

Marks Sattin are currently recruiting for a fast-growing PE backed business in their search for a Group Financial Controller to work out of their office based just outside Preston with a hybrid working model.

The successful candidate will need to be ACA or ACCA qualified and must have worked for a complex business previously. Strong technical accounting skills are absolutely essential and any experience of consolidating accounts would be preferable. Advanced Excel skills are crucial and any exposure to working within a PE backed environment previously would be a distinct advantage. Excellent staff management skills are crucial as is the ability to work to tight deadlines. Immediately available candidates or those with a short notice period of particuular interest. Key duties for the Group Financial Controller role will involve:

  • Responsible for the group consolidated financial statements

  • Lead on the timely delivery of management reporting

  • Lead on improving processes and systems throughout the organisation

  • Assist with providing financial information for acquisitions

  • Prepare and review year end statutory accounts

  • Responsible for the group VAT and tax compliance

  • Investor reporting

  • Look to strengthen internal controls and processes

  • Produce and present key financial reporting

  • Management of a finance team

Salary for the role is between £ + additional benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically savvy individual who wants to work for a PE backed organisation who are continually evolving and acquiring new businesses. An excellent role that is exciting and challenging if interested please do not hesitate to apply.

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