Group Financial Controller - Compass Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

Group Financial Controller

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum DOE up to 20% discretionary bonus

Location: Head Office based, Burnham, full-time, five days per week

Please note: Applicants must have proven experience within a complex, multi-site and acquisitive business environment.

Remit

Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a leading UK care provider to recruit a Group Financial Controller.

Our client is a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 130 homes nationwide with significant expansion plans. The organisation is experiencing rapid growth through acquiring established care homes, turn-key assets and new developments, creating a fast-paced and complex operational environment.

This is a senior appointment, reporting directly to the CFO and working alongside an existing Group Financial Controller, with responsibility for leading group-wide finance operations.

The Role

The Group Financial Controller will act as the senior finance lead across the organisation, ensuring robust financial reporting, statutory compliance and the effective management of the central finance function. The postholder will oversee Accounts Payable, Sales Billing, Credit Control, Management Accounts and Payroll Finance Assistants, as well as supporting acquisitions and integrations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading group finance operations, including consolidation, statutory reporting, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Developing and enforcing financial controls, accounting policies and internal processes.
• Providing timely and accurate management information to support strategic decision-making.
• Liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Driving budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to inform planning and strategy.
• Supporting supplier negotiations and integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Leading, mentoring and developing managers and accountants within a team of circa 55–60 staff.

This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility is required during peak periods.

Location

The role is based at Head Office, Burnham (near Slough), and is non-negotiably office based five days per week. Candidates must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

Essential Criteria

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• Significant post-qualification experience in financial controlling within a multi-site, multi-company organisation.
• Minimum 5 years as a Financial Controller, with proven success in leading large finance functions.
• Experience gained within a multi-site, acquisitive business with a complex group structure is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in consolidations, statutory reporting and M&A integration.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, solutions-focused and resilient in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a seasoned Financial Controller with strong technical knowledge and the ability to lead in a complex, dynamic setting. You will combine financial rigour with commercial acumen and be comfortable providing insight and challenge to senior stakeholders.

Financials

• £80,000 – £90,000 basic salary
• Up to 20% discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with 2–3 days allocated for Christmas closure)
• Standard pension
• Private Medical Insurance (standard tier)

Interview Process

• One-stage, in-person interview at Head Office with CFO and senior leadership.
• No presentations or technical tests.

Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Isobel Johnson.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation/rebate.

Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.