Group Financial Controller

Gravitate Recruitment ·www.gravitaterecruitment.co.uk

Location Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Work type Hybrid
Salary GBP 70,000 - 90,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Accounting & Finance
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Bring order to complexity. Turn fragmented reporting into something the business can actually rely on.

We’re working with a private equity backed group that has grown quickly across multiple entities. The opportunity now is to tighten financial control, standardise reporting, and give leadership a clearer view of performance across the group.

This is a Group Financial Controller role, sitting underneath a senior finance leader, with real ownership of the engine room. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, and improving how finance actually works day to day.
This is a Cheltenham-based role with hybrid working.

The role

You’ll be responsible for group-level financial control and reporting across a growing portfolio of businesses.
This role is about consistency, discipline, and delivery.

Your focus will include:

  • Leading the monthly close across multiple entities
  • Producing consolidated management accounts and group reporting
  • Improving balance sheet control, reconciliations, and audit readiness
  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles
  • Strengthening financial controls and standardising processes across the group
  • Managing statutory accounts and coordinating external auditors
  • Supporting integration of newly acquired businesses from a finance perspective
  • Acting as a reliable point of contact for operational teams on finance matters

You’ll be close to the detail, but with enough exposure to understand how the group fits together.

What they’re looking for

This role will suit someone who:

  • Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
  • Has strong group reporting and consolidation experience
  • Has worked in a multi-entity or PE-backed environment
  • Is methodical, dependable, and comfortable owning deadlines
  • Can improve processes without overcomplicating them
  • Enjoys being the person others rely on for accurate numbers

You don’t need to be a strategic visionary. You do need to be technically strong and consistent.

Why this role?

  • Because the business needs proper control as it scales.
  • Because you’ll be trusted with real responsibility, not just tasks.
  • Because there’s scope to grow as the group continues to evolve.

If you’re a Financial Controller who enjoys getting things right and improving how finance runs behind the scenes, this is worth a conversation.

Gravitate values a diverse workforce. Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Group Financial Controller role?
Gravitate Recruitment is hiring for the Group Financial Controller position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Group Financial Controller job located?
The Group Financial Controller role with Gravitate Recruitment is based in Cheltenham, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Group Financial Controller role remote?
Yes — the Group Financial Controller position at Gravitate Recruitment is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Group Financial Controller role pay?
Gravitate Recruitment lists the Group Financial Controller role at GBP 70,000–90,000 per year.
Is the Group Financial Controller role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Gravitate Recruitment.
What experience level is the Group Financial Controller role?
The Group Financial Controller position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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