Group Financial Controller

Job Introduction

The Role

We’re seeking an accomplished Group Financial Controller to lead our financial reporting and control functions - a pivotal role shaping how we manage, transform and future-proof our finances.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded and people-focused finance leader who’s ready to drive transformation and make a tangible social impact.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll oversee financial accounting, statutory reporting, and compliance. You’ll lead a high-performing team, strengthen financial controls, and drive forward automation and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and insight.

You’ll also be a strategic business partner across the organisation - supporting projects, shaping financial strategy and ensuring Turning Point remains financially resilient and future-ready.

It’s a hybrid role with 1-2 days based in our Manchester office.

Key Role Accountabilities

Financial Leadership & Transformation – Through championing Turning Point’s values, you will lead continuous improvement in the finance control function and support delivery of the rolling three-year financial strategy. You will play a key role in driving efficiency through digital tools, automation, and streamlined processes.

Technical & Regulatory Excellence – You will take the lead in month-end close, statutory accounts preparation and maintain our compliance with accounting, tax and audit standards. You will be our senior subject matter expert on VAT, pensions and regulatory reporting.

Reporting & Insight – Use your expertise to deliver timely, accurate financial statements and management information, delivering meaningful insight to develop how we use data and reporting to enhance transparency, decision-making and operational performance.

Stakeholder Management – Make an impact through building trusted relationships with auditors, pension advisers, insurers, banks and regulators. You will act as a key business partner with internal stakeholders to ensure sound financial decisions.

Risk & Governance – Be instrumental in upholding robust internal controls, leading audits, manage compliance and supporting organisational fraud prevention.

Leadership & Development – Empower your team through inspiring, coaching and developing them to deliver excellence and foster a culture of learning, accountability and innovation.

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience leading financial accounting or transactional teams. You will bring technical depth, commercial acumen and a track record of driving successful transformation.

You’ll also have:

At least 5 years in a senior finance role

Expertise in technical accounting, financial controls and reporting

Experience leading change and implementing automation or new systems

Knowledge of defined benefit pension schemes

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

(Desirable) Experience in the health or social care sector

Why Join Us?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 34 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 36 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives on challenge and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape a financially sustainable future for Turning Point.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Turning Point

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