Group Financial Controller

Glenshire; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic group of companies in Kirkcaldy is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function. This role involves ensuring strong financial control, managing cashflow forecasting, and overseeing a team. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with proven experience in financial management within multi-entity environments. You will drive process improvements and maintain robust internal controls. Join a high-energy group that values creativity and rewards dedication.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Colleague discount of 10%

Refer a friend bonus

Special anniversary rewards

Access to GroceryAid support service

Qualifications

• Experience managing cashflow forecasting and working capital.
• Proven ability in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting and MI review skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day group finance function and ensure financial control.
• Own group-wide accounting policies and internal financial controls.
• Oversee cashflow forecasting and monitor liquidity.

Skills

Financial control

Cashflow forecasting

Management of multi-entity environments

Technical accounting skills

Team leadership

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)

Job description

LocationKirkcaldy, United Kingdom# Group Financial Controller at Glenshire GroupLocationKirkcaldy, United KingdomSalary£60000 - £80000 /yearJob TypeFull-timeDate PostedJanuary 12th, 2026Apply Now**Group Financial Controller****Location:** Kirkcaldy**Base salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum depending on the experience & Bonus of 15% on achieving KPI’s** **Reports to:** CFO **Manages:** Management Accountant, Commercial Analyst, Transactional Finance Team**Role purpose:**To lead the day-to-day group finance function, ensuring **strong financial control, accurate management reporting, disciplined cashflow forecasting, and effective working capital management** across a diversified group including hospitality, convenience retail, franchise operations and property. The Group Financial Controller will act as the **internal financial control and cash lead**, supporting the CFO with high-quality information, challenge and forward-looking insight.**Key responsibilities:****Financial control & governance:*** Own group-wide accounting policies and internal financial controls* Ensure balance sheet integrity across all entities* Oversee month-end close and MI production across the group* Review, challenge and sign off management accounts before submission to CFO* Ensure timely and accurate statutory information is prepared for: + External auditors + Advisors + CFO-led audit process* Maintain strong intercompany controls and reconciliations**Cashflow & working capital (internal ownership):*** Own the **13-week rolling cashflow forecast** for the group* Monitor daily and weekly cash position and short-term liquidity* Scenario model cash impacts of: + Sales volatility + Development spend + Supplier price changes* Work with CFO to inform payment prioritisation and funding decisions* Drive improvements in: + Debtor days + Creditor days + Stock and cash conversion**Credit control & receivables:*** Own group credit control framework and escalation process* Oversee aged debt across: + Franchisees + Commercial tenants + Intercompany balances* Approve payment plans and commence with legal escalation where required* Ensure robust, timely reporting of receivables and arrears**Commercial & cost oversight:*** Work with the Commercial Analyst to: + Challenge cost increases + Identify margin erosion + Support supplier negotiations with data* Review profitability by: + Site + Business unit + Format (stores, hotels, QSR, property)* Highlight cost-saving and margin-improvement opportunities to CFO**Leadership & team management:*** Lead and develop the finance team* Set clear responsibilities, deadlines and KPIs* Ensure transactional work is completed accurately and on time* Drive process improvements and better use of systems* Act as the escalation point for finance issues across the group**Candidate profile:****Essential skills & qualifications:*** Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)* Strong experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role* Proven ability to manage cashflow forecasting and working capital* Experience in multi-entity, multi-site or cash-intensive environments* Strong technical accounting and MI review skills* Comfortable working in an owner-led business with clear accountability**Desirable skills & qualifications:*** Exposure to retail, hospitality, property or franchise models* Experience improving finance processes and controls* Ability to partner operational teams constructively**Perks & Benefits:*** Weekly Pay (No more waiting for monthly pay day!)* Colleague discount of 10% within our retail stores and Subway, and 50% within our Pizza Hut delivery sites.* Refer a friend bonus.* We recognise your loyalty! Your dedication is recognised with special anniversary rewards and celebrations as you grow with us.* Be part of a high-energy, ambitious group where creativity and new ideas are encouraged, allowing you to prosper and flourish as we succeed together.* Access to GroceryAid, a confidential support service offering emotional, practical, and financial help to people working across the entire grocery industry.If you enjoy the challenge of owner-led businesses and have a proven track record of driving process improvements and robust cashflow forecasting, we invite you to apply. Join us and play a central role in our high-energy, ambitious group.