Group Financial Controller / Finance Director

Company: Succession partners
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Location: Penwortham
Job Description:

Job Description

We are currently partnering with a high-growth, acquisitive, international consumer products business (circa £100m turnover / £10m EBITDA) looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller / Finance Director.

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This is a senior, technically focused leadership role playing a key part in shaping the financial strategy of a rapidly scaling group operating across multiple jurisdictions.

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The Role

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As Group Financial Controller / Finance Director, you will have full ownership of the Group’s Finance, IT and Data functions, with responsibility for:

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  • Leading all financial, commercial and statutory reporting across the group
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  • Ensuring compliance with UK and international accounting, tax and regulatory requirements
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  • Acting as the key technical finance advisor to the Board and senior leadership team
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  • Driving robust financial controls, governance and reporting processes
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  • Supporting M&A activity, including due diligence and integration
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  • Leading, developing and motivating a high-performing finance team
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The Person

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We are looking for a highly capable senior finance professional with:

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  • ACA qualification (or equivelant)
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  • Strong technical accounting background within a group environment
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  • Experience in international or multi-entity businesses
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  • Proven ability to build, lead and develop teams
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  • Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence at Board level
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  • Experience in high-growth and/or acquisitive businesses (highly desirable)
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The Opportunity

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This role offers the chance to join an ambitious, entrepreneurial organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth journey, with genuine scope to shape the finance function and progress into a long-term strategic leadership position.

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Posted: April 3rd, 2026