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Group Financial Controller Location: Kent (Office-based, 5 days per week)Salary: Competitive + benefits An PLC UK services Group is seeking a commercially astute, hands-on Group Financial Controller to act as the most senior full-time finance leader within a multi-entity structure. Operating through several specialist subsidiaries, the Group delivers advisory and compliance-led services to a broad commercial client base. With a blend of recurring and project-driven revenue streams, the business is well-established, governance-focused, and operates within a regulated PLC environment. This is a Board-facing, high-impact role with direct exposure to the CEO and close collaboration with a part-time CFO. The successful candidate will take ownership of Group consolidation, statutory reporting and audit management, while driving commercially meaningful insight across markets and service lines. Key Responsibilities: Lead Group consolidation and statutory reporting across multiple subsidiaries Manage the Group audit process and maintain robust financial controls Produce high-quality Board packs and management reporting Deliver profitability insight across markets, brands and service lines Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management at Group level Partner closely with senior leadership to drive margin improvement and capital efficiency Develop and mentor a small finance team Key Requirements: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Commercially driven with strong interpersonal skills - confident enough to challenge and influence the CEO constructively Proven experience in statutory reporting and Group