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Group Financial Controller salary in the UK (2026)

The median Group Financial Controller earns £117,500 in the UK. The typical range runs from £98,750 (25th percentile) to £149,500 (top 10%). Based on 12 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Group Financial Controller pay range
25th percentile£98,750
Median (50th)£117,500
75th percentile£141,250
Top 10% (90th)£149,500
Beyond base salary
Typical bonus15% of base
Typical employer pension5%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare82%

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The median Head of FP&A earns £115,000, that is £-2,500 more than a Group Financial Controller.

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Source: The Finance Pay Index, built on real UK finance salary data. Indicative benchmark for discussion, not financial advice.