Our client is a fast-growing PE backed manufacturing group based near Newport. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to hire an experienced Group Financial Controller. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Oversight: Take full responsibility for the financial and management accounting functions for the Group, including leading and developing the finance team. Consolidation & Reporting: Responsible for the monthly consolidation of group financial results, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Board and shareholders. Business Segment Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports across various business segments, entities, and revenue streams, with a strong understanding of foreign exchange (FX) impacts and intercompany transactions. Variance Analysis & Commentary: Develop comprehensive variance analyses and provide insightful commentary on budget and forecast performance for monthly internal reporting, including board and shareholder presentations. Control & Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvements and strengthen internal controls across the group to ensure compliance and standardisation. Acquisition Integration: Lead the acquisition accounting for newly acquired businesses Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Manage treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and overall cash flow optimisation. Audit Liaison: Act as the primary contact for the annual audit, collaborating with your team to provide necessary information, documentation, and analysis. Covenant Reporting: Prepare and submit quarterly covenant reports for banking partners, ensuring timely and accurate compliance. Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of sales tax and VAT returns, ensuring full compliance across the group. Key Attributes: Proactive & Solution-Oriented: A natural problem solver with the ability to address challenges head-on and deliver effective solutions. Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Self-Motivated & Detail-Oriented: Highly driven, with strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse complex financial data. Collaborative Leader: A hands-on team player who works well with individuals at all levels, including senior management, to achieve shared goals. Required Experience & Skills: Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA). Post-Qualification Experience: At least 3 years of post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in a management role. Acquisition Accounting Expertise: Experience in acquisition accounting. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Employee assistance programme Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance On-site free parking Hybrid working 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH