Group Financial Controller

Axon Moore; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join their rapidly growing green technology firm. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the finance team through a transformative journey as the company expands into new markets. You will have the autonomy to build a best-in-class finance department from the ground up, working closely with the CFO and CEO. With a focus on green initiatives, this position is pivotal in shaping the future of the business as it prepares for a potential sale to private equity. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for finance and sustainability, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance transformation and project management.
• Leadership skills to develop and grow a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an existing finance team, hiring new members over the next year.
• Build a best-in-class finance department to support the CFO's growth strategy.

Skills

Finance Transformation

Project Management

Leadership

Technical Finance Role

Education

ACA qualified

ACCA qualified

Job description

Group Financial Controller | £80,000 - £100,000 | Blackpool | Rapidly Growing Green SME | Building to Sell to PE | Green Technology

Axon Moore is working on behalf of a highly regarded CFO as they push into new markets as they go 'green'. This is an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Controller to go on a growth journey with them over the next 3-5 years.

About the Business:

They have recently heavily invested into green technology and have pushed into new markets. They're already a strong group of businesses, each with their own specialism and loyal customer base. Each subsidiary is highly profitable and has operated for a very long time in the market. Given the nature of wider societal norms in 2025, the owners have not wanted to sit back, but are seeking to be leaders in their sector, achieving this by developing innovative ways to attack the market through 'green' initiatives. The business is growing rapidly and hopes to sell the business via trade or to private equity in the next few years.

Where the Role Will Fit:

The new Group Financial Controller will sit alongside a strong Group Head of FP&A and will report to the existing CFO and CEO. The role will be responsible for developing an existing finance team but will expect to hire multiple new heads over the course of the next 12 months. This role will have full license to build everything from scratch, striving for a best-in-class department, and facilitating the CFO as they build towards an exit in a few years' time.

Role Profile:

1. ACA qualified (potentially ACCA)
2. Ideally Big 4 trained but open to top 10
3. Prior experience working in a technical role in a group of businesses
4. Experience of finance transformation or project management
5. 5 days in the office for the first 2-3 months, then flexibility beyond this (Fylde Coast)

For more information about this role then please submit an application or contact Dan Calland at Axon Moore's Lancashire office.