Financial Controller

IDVERDE UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in grounds maintenance is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance team. This role is pivotal for overseeing financial control and group reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing strategic insights to senior leadership. You will manage a talented team, implement process improvements, and support the integration of acquisitions. With a commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture, this position offers a collaborative environment and the chance to contribute to meaningful community projects. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships

Financial wellbeing resources

Secure pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Volunteering days

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in financial control.
• Experience managing finance teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 7, providing coaching and development.
• Oversee monthly group consolidation and financial reporting.

Skills

Group Consolidation

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Communication

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

SAP FC

Job description

Description

Financial Controller - Group Reporting & Team Leadership

Location: Coventry, UK

Salary: Up to £85k (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

Working hours: 40 Hours a Week - Flexible Hybrid Working

About the role

As Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role at the heart of Idverde's UK finance function. Leading a team of 7 professionals, you'll oversee financial control and group reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful analysis. You'll work closely with senior leadership to support strategic decisions through consolidation, balance sheet reviews, and cash flow management. As the company grows through acquisitions, you'll lead integration efforts and process optimization to create a best-in-class finance environment. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a business that values finance leadership.

Responsibilities

1. Manage a team of 7, including Financial Accountants and Assistant Financial Accountants, providing coaching and development.
2. Oversee monthly group consolidation, ensuring UK financials are finalized promptly and reported accurately.
3. Identify and implement process improvements in financial operations and reporting.
4. Provide strategic insights and detailed analysis to senior leadership on financial performance.
5. Support the integration of acquisitions, ensuring seamless financial data consolidation.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience in group consolidation, month-end close, and technical reporting.
• Experience in managing and developing finance teams, especially through change and process improvements.
• Background in fast-paced, multi-entity environments, ideally PE-backed or retail sector, demonstrating adaptability and hands-on involvement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders; experience with SAP FC or similar systems is desirable.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are the same — and neither are our people. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development opportunities through apprenticeships, training, coaching, and mentorship.
• A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects impacting communities and the environment.
• A competitive benefits package supporting wellbeing and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Secure pension scheme
• Recognition schemes
• Volunteering days
• Mental health support

About idverde

Europe's largest grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, with over 3,000 colleagues in the UK. Established in 1919, with a turnover of £250 million, we are committed to creating a greener future through our landscape services across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.