Group Financial Controller

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Finance Controller to join a growing, multi-site organisation undergoing significant transformation and investment. This is a high-impact role focused on strengthening internal controls, driving improved financial reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives across the Group.

Client Details

This is a pivotal role responsible for leading financial operations across multiple divisions and group companies, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and the continued development of a high-performing finance team.

Description

You will work closely with site finance teams, the Executive Management Team, and the Group Finance Director, taking ownership of consolidated reporting, systems improvements, and group-wide financial governance. With operations expanding into Europe, the role also offers exposure to international finance activities.

Key ResponsibilitiesInternal Systems & Controls

• Enhance and document internal processes and financial controls across the Group.
• Review application and compliance of controls at site level (internal audit-style).
• Develop and monitor improvement plans with site teams to strengthen financial discipline.

• Lead detailed month-end reviews for each site.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group.
• Support monthly finance reviews with the Executive Management Team.
• Manage monthly intercompany reconciliations and ensure timely adjustments.

• Provide detailed ad-hoc profitability and performance analysis.
• Proactively identify and support EBITDA and cashflow improvement opportunities.

• Act as a subject-matter expert for accounting and ERP systems, supporting site finance managers.
• Assist with ongoing rollout and optimisation of Business Central ERP.

• Work with site finance managers to prepare and present annual budgets.
• Lead the consolidation of Group budgets.

• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to deliver system and process improvements.
• Support Group Finance Director with refinancing, M&A activities, and business integration work.
• Contribute to finance activities relating to Group expansion into Belgium.

Profile

• Self-motivated, pragmatic and collaborative.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and guide finance teams across the Group - including in challenging environments.
• Comfortable working with ERPs (knowledge of Business Central is an advantage).
• Willing to undertake regular travel across the UK and occasional travel within Europe.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualification experience in financial control roles outside of practice.
• Strong technical expertise across financial reporting standards (particularly FRS102) and relevant tax requirements (VAT, PAYE/NI, CIS).
• Experience managing and improving finance systems and advanced user of Excel.

Job Offer

• The opportunity to shape financial operations across a broad and growing group.
• A supportive and collaborative culture where continuous improvement is encouraged.
• Varied work with exposure to multiple business units and senior leadership.
• Travel across the UK and occasional European visits as part of a group-wide remit.