Financial Controller | PE Backed

Goodman Masson; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Goodman Masson has exclusively partnered with a high-growth, international tech business to fill a Head of/Group Financial Controller role in Watford. You will own global financial control and drive a major modernisation program, with 50/50 on-site and home-based work.

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead a multi-currency group and shape the finance function for the next investment cycle. The role requires ACA/CA with international experience, strong ERP and consolidation skills, and a proven

Qualifications

• ACA/CA qualified with a technical grounding from a top-tier audit practice.
• Strong ACCA considered for the right candidate.
• International corporate environment experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial control including monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting, tax and treasury, audit, and all transactional finance operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control; lead a team of 10.
• Lead system and process modernisation with a scalable, automated finance setup.
• Drive finance transformation with robust internal controls across the global estate to ensure robust, exit-ready processes.
• Manage and upskill a multi-currency group consolidation team, promoting continuous improvement.
• Act as anchor for complex accounting across jurisdictions including revenue recognition, PPA for acquisitions, and asset valuations.
• Partner with FP&A and Commercial Finance; translate complex data for the CFO and PE investors.

Skills

ERP implementation

Automation

Team leadership

Education

ACA/CA

ACCA considered

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Group Financial Controller | Tech | £100,000 to £125,000 + Bonus | Watford (Hybrid)

Goodman Masson has exclusively partnered with a high-growth, international investor backed Tech business to find their new Head of/Group Financial Controller. Following a recent investment cycle, the business is embarking on an aggressive scaling journey and needs a high-calibre finance leader to step in and professionalise their global accounting function. Offices are based in Watford, 2 to 3 days in 2 to 3 at home (50/50). Free Parking on site or walkable from station.

This isn't a steady-state maintenance role. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take total ownership of the global finance operation while acting as the driving force behind a major change and modernisation agenda. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear pathway to step up into a broader leadership position through the next investment cycle.

The Role

• Core Financial Control: Own end-to-end financial control including monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting, tax and treasury, Audit, and all transactional finance operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control, acting as the senior finance lead across the group. Managing a team of 10.
• System & Process Modernisation: Take the lead on an upcoming finance system implementation, moving the business away from manual processes into a scalable, automated setup.
• Finance Transformation: Review, design, and implement robust internal controls across the global estate to ensure the business is robust and exit-ready.
• Global Team Leadership: Manage and upskill a high-performing multi-currency group consolidation team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Technical Rigour: Act as the anchor for complex accounting matters across international jurisdictions, managing revenue recognition, purchase price accounting (PPA) for new acquisitions, and asset valuations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with FP&A and Commercial Finance, while translating complex financial compliance into clear, actionable data for the CFO and PE investors.

What we are looking for

• Qualification: ACA / CA qualified with a technical grounding from a Top Tier audit practice, followed by strong post-qualified experience within an international corporate environment. Strong ACCA's also considered.
• Sectors & Revenue: Experience within Media, Tech, Digital, or Telco is preferred. Given the nature of the business, a solid understanding of recurring revenue streams and subscription accounting mechanics will be highly useful.
• Change Track Record: Proven experience delivering financial change, whether that is an ERP/consolidation system implementation, automating manual workflows, or restructuring teams.

Group Financial Controller | Tech | £100,000 to £125,000 + Bonus | Watford (Hybrid)