Group Financial Controller

Aston Murray Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A private equity-backed services company in Derby is seeking a Group Financial Controller to scale the finance function. You will lead a finance team, manage financial reporting, and drive improvements in financial systems. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in finance team leadership and a strategic mindset. This role offers a competitive salary and significant career progression opportunities in a rapidly growing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Ability to operate at both detail and board level.
• Experience in a private equity–backed environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team.
• Deliver timely, accurate consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Produce and support board pack financial reporting and commentary.
• Oversee cashflow, liquidity, and working capital management.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Manage covenant reporting and lender relationships.

Skills

Leadership and development of finance teams

Strong communication skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Aston Murray is recruiting a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a private equity–backed, rapidly growing, multi-site B2C services business based in Derby. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will play a critical role in scaling the finance function and supporting the business through an ambitious buy-and-build growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team
• Deliver timely, accurate consolidated monthly management accounts
• Produce and support board pack financial reporting and commentary
• Oversee cashflow, liquidity, and working capital management
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Manage covenant reporting and lender relationships
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and controls
• Strengthen the overall financial control environment
• Lead post-acquisition finance integration for new sites
• Manage relationships with external advisors (auditors, banks, tax advisors, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with all UK statutory and regulatory reporting requirements

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate at both detail and board level
• Experience in a private equity–backed environment is desirable but not essential

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed business at a pivotal stage of its development. The company is executing an active acquisition strategy, offering significant scope for career progression for a high-performing candidate.

Package

c. £100,000 base salary (dependent on experience) plus benefits.