Group Financial Controller / Finance Director

Company: Succession Partners
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Location: Preston
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.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

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.

The Role

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

The Person

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 xwzovoh 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)

The Opportunity

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.

 

Posted: April 4th, 2026