Business Unit Financial Controller

Ovarro; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Business Unit Financial Controller to oversee financial management. This role supports the managing director in strategic decision-making and leads financial reporting and compliance efforts. Strong leadership and financial management skills are essential. This position is based in Eckington, with a focus on fostering a high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and leadership roles.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders to drive financial strategy.
• Strong understanding of compliance and governance within finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management across the organization.
• Lead management reporting and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and regulations.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Strategic decision-making

Education

Relevant financial qualifications

Job description

Vacancy Name: Business Unit Financial Controller

Vacancy No: VN741

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Eckington

Overview

General Summary of Role: Reporting to the Group CFO and operating as a true business partner to the Ovarro Managing Director, the Business Unit Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management across the Ovarro Group and individual country entities. This includes management accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, statutory reporting, tax, treasury, and financial systems. The role will lead key reporting processes, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong financial governance across the business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders at both Ovarro and Indicor.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Lead all aspects of management reporting, including dashboards and monthly accounts, providing timely insights to the business and Group (Indicor).
• Oversee the planning and delivery of financial forecasts at all horizons: quarterly, annual budgets, and long-range plans.
• Present financial performance and projections at board and business updates.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, including greater automation and enabling self-service access to financial data.

Performance Optimisation & Business Partnering

• Partner with the Ovarro Managing Director to shape and lead financial strategy, manage the finance team, and support sustainable business growth.
• Provide financial leadership across the business, ensuring key decisions are grounded in sound financial analysis and aligned to strategic goals.
• Lead performance improvement efforts across key financial levers - P&L, KPIs, working capital, and cash flow.
• Facilitate key financial cadence meetings (e.g. Weekly Revenue Pulse, Monthly Account Reviews, and P&L reviews for critical areas).

Financial Control, Compliance & Governance

• Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring compliance with group policies, internal controls, and statutory obligations.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy in global consolidation reporting, transactional finance (AP/AR), payroll, and pension administration.
• Serve as lead contact for external audits and oversee the production of audited statutory accounts across all entities.
• Promptly report any concerns related to data security, fraud, or compliance.
• Ensure full adherence to ISO27001, ISO9001, and ISO14001 policies and procedures.

Tax, Treasury & Structure

• Lead all tax compliance activities (e.g. Corporation Tax, VAT, Intrastat) and support effective transfer pricing strategies.
• Manage treasury operations, optimising liquidity, minimising working capital, and overseeing financing structures.
• Maintain oversight of balance sheet areas and ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliations.

Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Support M&A activity including financial due diligence and post-deal integration.
• Drive improvements in finance systems, reporting processes, and data quality.
• Work closely with the MD and Group CFO on high-impact presentations, reports, and board-level materials.

Management and Leadership Duties

As a leader, you play a key role in creating a high-performing, values-led culture - one where people feel motivated, supported, and clear on how they contribute. This means setting direction with clarity, leading with integrity, and empowering your team to do their best work.

You'll help create the conditions for individual and team success by recognising strengths, offering support through challenges, and encouraging ongoing growth. This includes guiding performance and development conversations, supporting succession planning, and ensuring new joiners are welcomed and set up to thrive.

You're also responsible for making sure your team works in line with company policies and expectations, including areas like data protection and recruitment practices. Your decisions should reflect both our immediate needs and long-term priorities.

Above all, you're expected to lead by example - modelling ethical leadership, collaboration, and ownership, and helping to shape a positive and resilient team environment where people can grow with the business.

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