Our client is a well-established, privately owned group operating across multiple UK sites within an operational, asset-led environment. The business has grown through a combination of organic development and acquisition and is now at a stage where strong financial control, governance and scalable processes are critical to supporting the next phase of growth.The Group Financial Controller will sit at the heart of the finance leadership team, reporting into the CFO and working closely with senior stakeholders across the group. This is a hands-on senior role, responsible for ensuring the integrity of the numbers, building a robust control environment and providing the Board with absolute confidence in the financial position of the business.Key responsibilities: Ownership of the group month-end closePreparation of multi-entity consolidations and board financial reportingFull balance sheet ownershipOversight of stock, WIP, provisions, debtors and creditorsOversight of statutory accounts and tax compliance Lead contact for external auditors, tax advisers and professional advisersDesign and maintenance of robust financial controls, policies and governance frameworksMonitoring and management of financial risk, covenants and banking complianceCash flow management, working capital control and short term forecastingReview and challenge of forecasts and models produced by commercial financeFinancial control support for acquisitions, due diligence and post-deal integrationOwnership of f