Group Financial Controller
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Exeter, GB
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Professional accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- Proven experience in a senior financial control or group accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity or fast-growing organisation
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing consolidated group financial statements
- Experience managing audits, statutory reporting and compliance requirements
- Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to develop and manage a high-performing finance team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence using financial systems and ERPs, including experience improving processes and controls
- The ability to explain complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences
- Strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A clear commitment to accuracy, integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement
Full description
Group Financial ControllerLocation: Exeter or Truro (Hybrid working)Contract: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive + BenefitsLead strong financial foundations while helping make heating better for everyone
At Kensa, we’re making heating better - for people, for the planet and for the future. Since 1999, we’ve been leading the way in ground source heat pump technology, delivering affordable, low-carbon heating solutions that support the UK’s transition to net zero.
We’re looking for a Group Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting, compliance and accounting across the Kensa Group. This is a senior, influential role at the heart of our Finance function, providing the robust governance and high-quality information we need to grow sustainably.
If you’re a qualified finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, experience of group reporting and a track record of developing high-performing teams, this could be an opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing, purpose-driven business.
The role
As Group Financial Controller, you’ll lead the Group’s month-end and year-end close, consolidated financial reporting, statutory compliance and audit activity. You’ll oversee transactional finance, balance sheet control, cash management and treasury processes, ensuring accurate, timely and audit-ready information across all entities.
You’ll work closely with the Finance Director, FP&A, Commercial Finance and Leadership teams, translating complex financial information into clear insight while maintaining the controls, systems and processes that underpin effective decision-making. You’ll also lead and develop the finance team, creating clarity, accountability and opportunities for growth.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the Group’s month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely results
- Overseeing consolidated financial statements and reporting in line with relevant accounting standards
- Maintaining and continuously improving financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, tax obligations and external audit processes
- Managing relationships with external auditors and coordinating audit work across all entities
- Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payroll interfaces and the general ledger
- Maintaining robust balance sheet controls, reconciliations and audit-ready documentation
- Strengthening cash management, cash flow reporting and treasury processes
- Providing technical accounting support and clear financial insight to operational teams and senior leaders