Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller - Hampshire

Huntress is delighted to be partnering with a well‑established, multi‑entity organisation in Hampshire to appoint an experienced and commercially minded Group Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands‑on leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and develop a high‑performing finance function.

You will lead a sizeable finance team, ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of month‑end processes and high‑quality management reporting, while driving continuous improvement across systems and controls.

• Lead, mentor and develop a finance team of approximately 10 staff
• Take full ownership of the month‑end close process, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce accurate and insightful monthly management and financial reports, including detailed analysis
• Oversee all transactional finance activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, VAT, CIS and intercompany transactions
• Manage cash flow forecasting and daily cash position monitoring
• Drive systems enhancements and process improvements across the finance function
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance

To be successful in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post‑qualification experience as a Financial Controller within a multi‑entity environment. You will have a proven track record of leading and developing teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering results.

You will bring:

• Strong experience in multi‑entity reporting and audit
• In‑depth knowledge of UK accounting standards (FRS 102) and tax compliance
• Solid payroll experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and capable finance professional seeking a pivotal leadership role within a growing and dynamic organisation.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE:

We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK