Group Financial Controller
Location: Rugby (Office Based)
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 DOE
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (Maternity Cover - 9-12 months)
Reporting to: Group Finance Director
The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established and growing multi-entity manufacturing/engineering group, is recruiting for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join the business on a maternity cover basis.
This is a high-profile role offering significant autonomy and exposure at senior level. The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Finance Director, playing a critical role in financial control, reporting, cash management, and decision support across the group.
This position will suit a hands-on, commercially focused finance professional who enjoys operating in an owner-managed environment and making a tangible impact through strong financial leadership and process improvement.
The Role
The Group Financial Controller will lead the group's financial control, reporting, and consolidation activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial information supports operational and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts with insightful commentary and dashboards
Lead the group month-end close across all subsidiaries Control, Compliance & Cash Management
Maintain and enhance group financial controls, policies, and procedures
Oversee intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and recharges
Support tax, VAT, and regulatory filings alongside external advisors
Act as the key finance liaison with site management to ensure timely and accurate data flow
Authorise invoices and credit card expenditure
Manage cash planning and lead the Group's Invoice Discounting facility
Oversee payroll processing and review
Provide oversight of credit control and supplier management Systems & Process Improvement
Support the Group Finance Director with the implementation of a new accounts package
Drive improvements in reporting automation and streamlined close processes Owner-Managed Business Support
Provide pragmatic, commercially focused financial insight
Act as the finance "go-to" for senior leadership on accounting, reporting, and commercial queries
Support fast-paced decision-making with robust financial analysis Leadership & Development
Line manage and develop finance apprentices where applicable
Support apprenticeship compliance
Build capability and collaboration within the finance function Strategic Partnership
Work closely with the Group Finance Director on forecasting, budgeting, and strategic initiatives
Provide insight into margins, cashflow, working capital, and overall business performance Person Specification
Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong post-qualification experience in group reporting and consolidation
Experience working within multi-entity groups and intercompany accounting
Background in manufacturing or engineering
Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise
Proven track record of improving finance processes and reporting
Comfortable in a hands-on role, supporting day-to-day accounting and month-end close
Able to work effectively to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong IT and systems skills Desirable
Experience in owner-managed or privately owned businesses
Exposure to finance system implementations or automation projects Personal Attributes
Positive, proactive, can-do approach
Strong team player with the ability to work independently
Confident communicator at all levels
Keen to support and develop junior team members Why Apply?
Our client offers a genuinely engaging and influential role, ideal for a Financial Controller seeking a senior-level position with real responsibility and visibility. This maternity cover provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working closely with an experienced Group Finance Director in a dynamic, growing business.
If you're looking for a commercially focused, hands-on leadership role with immediate impact, this opportunity should not be missed