Job Description

Job Title:

Group Financial Controller

Salary:

70,000 - 80,000

Location:

Bedwas, Caerphilly

Contract Type:

Full Time Permanent

Shift Pattern:

Monday - Friday

Job ID Number:

CFG-030

About Us

CheckFire Group is a family run business established in 1975 and one of the UK's leading fire safety suppliers. With Group turnover exceeding 60 million, we deliver life-saving products and services to customers across the UK. We are growing, investing, and raising the bar in how we use data and insight to drive decisions. Our people sit at the centre of everything we do, and we work as one team with a clear focus on quality, accountability, and progress.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Group Financial Controller to lead all financial functions across the business. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for financial operations, reporting, controls, and insight.

You will play a key role in safeguarding the financial health of the Group, strengthening internal controls, and providing clear, actionable information to support decision making. The role includes leadership of a small finance team and close collaboration with the wider senior leadership team.

What You'll Do

Lead day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and payroll Oversee AP and AR processes, ensuring invoices are accurate and processed on time Manage supplier payments and maintain an effective end-to-end payment cycle Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls to protect company assets and data integrity Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies Prepare consolidated financial statements for the business and Group entities Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts Analyse financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to the CFO and senior leadership team Support investment decisions, property acquisitions, and capital projects Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team Work closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders to ensure effective financial operations and reporting

What We're Looking For

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance or controller role Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing financial statements Experience overseeing end-to-end finance operations Advanced Excel skills Experience using ERP systems, ideally NetSuite or similar Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team Highly organised with strong attention to detail Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

Ideal profile:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role Background in a fast-growth or PE-backed environment Strong technical accounting and control mindset Comfortable leading a small team and owning processes Commercial, hands-on, and confident with senior stakeholders

Benefits You'll Enjoy

Generous Holiday Allowance

- 25 days annual leave plus up to 4 extra days for the Christmas shutdown, plus UK bank holidays

Company Profit Share Scheme

- Share in the success you help deliver

Employee Assistance Programme

- Confidential wellbeing and support services

Pension Scheme

- Supporting your long-term future

Free Fruit

- Healthy snacks available in the office

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

- Sustainable travel with cost-saving benefits

Why You'll Love Working at CheckFire

A visible role with direct access to senior leadership Real influence over how the Group plans, reports, and perform A business investing in systems, data, and people Supportive, down-to-earth culture with high standards Modern offices with free on-site parking Purpose-driven work supporting products that protect lives

Ready to Apply?

If you want a role where your insight shapes decisions and your work genuinely matters, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your journey with CheckFire Ltd.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 70,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Profit sharing
Work Location: In person