Group Financial Controller

Job Title: Group Financial Controller
Location: Near Cheltenham
Department: Finance
Reports To: Group Finance Director
Type: Approx 25 hours per week, Permanent, in office

About the Company:

We are a family-owned property company specialising in the acquisition and delivery of
consented land to housebuilders and in the investment and development of land and
properties for the commercial property market. We create innovative land and property
solutions that maximise returns for landowners, occupiers and investors.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a technically competent and controls-oriented Group Financial
Controller to oversee the financial integrity and reporting of our multi-company group.
This senior role will have a strong focus on the accuracy of financial transactions
together with the completeness and timeliness of balance sheet reconciliations across
multiple entities. You will ensure strong internal controls support the finance team to
produce accurate financial reports and statutory returns.

Key Responsibilities:

Balance Sheet Control & Reconciliations
• Own the group-wide balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring all key
accounts are fully reconciled and reviewed on a monthly or quarterly basis as
applicable.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, aged items or historical issues across
multiple entities.
• Implement best practices in balance sheet management, with strong reporting,
monitoring and controls in place.
• Review VAT returns, PAYE & PSA submissions across multiple entities.

Group Financial Reporting
• Prepare and review consolidated quarterly management accounts.
• Coordinate group year-end and audit processes, including preparation of
financial statements.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process in collaboration
with the management accountant and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP/FRS 102).
• Monitor and enforce financial policies, procedures and internal controls.

Leadership and Business Partnering
• Lead and support the finance team (2 direct reports).
• Collaborate with other departments to improve the overall financial narrative
within the group.
• Provide support to the Group Finance Director as required
Systems & Process Improvement
• Champion continuous improvement in finance processes, particularly around
reconciliations and ledger integrity.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred) with strong technical mindset.
• Good post-qualification experience, ideally in a group financial control or
reporting role. Property or real estate experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet management and reconciliations,
particularly in multi-entity environments.
• Proven ability to improve and embed financial control processes.
• Experience managing and mentoring a finance team.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and strong sense of ownership.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (£55k to £65k prorata based on experience) and bonus
scheme
• Pension scheme, private healthcare and other benefits