Group Financial Controller

Finatal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team in Leeds. This pivotal role involves overseeing the month-end close process, managing statutory reporting, and driving continuous improvement in financial controls.

The successful candidate will be ACA qualified, with extensive experience in PE-backed environments, and will possess strong leadership and technical skills. This opportunity is crucial for influencing business growth and financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a PE-backed environment.
• Proven track record as Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
• Experience with IFRS/UK GAAP and audit management.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close process and deliver management accounts.
• Lead a high-performing finance team.
• Manage statutory reporting and year-end audits.

Skills

Commercially astute

Technical accounting knowledge

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

ACA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

DN16085

The Business

Finatal is partnering with a PE-backed professional services business headquartered in Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join its senior leadership team. With revenues of circa £100 million and a clear buy-and-build growth strategy, this is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially astute finance leader to play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of the business’ development. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will own the controls and reporting function - bringing rigour, pace and commercial insight to a business operating in an ambitious and fast-moving environment. This role carries real influence, with strong visibility across the senior leadership team and investor stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely management accounts are delivered to the board and PE investors
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team across financial reporting, transactional finance and credit control.
• Manage statutory reporting, year-end audit and tax compliance, acting as the primary point of contact for external advisors
• Drive continuous improvement across financial controls, systems and processes — building the infrastructure to support a scaling business
• Support M&A activity including financial due diligence, integration of acquired businesses and carve-outs
• Prepare and present board-level financial reporting packs, investor reporting and covenant compliance
• Partner with commercial and operational leaders to deliver insightful financial analysis and challenge performance
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, and rolling short-term cash flow management
• Maintain and strengthen the group’s financial controls environment in line with PE governance expectations

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a technically strong, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a PE-backed environment. The ideal candidate will bring:

• ACA qualified through audit with significant post-qualification experience
• Proven track record as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager within a PE-backed, high-growth or professionally complex environment
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge including IFRS/UK GAAP, consolidation and audit management
• Experience supporting or leading M&A transactions, including due diligence and integration
• Strong systems capability with experience of ERP implementation or upgrade projects advantageous
• Ability to build trusted relationships at board and investor level, as well as across operational teams
• A hands‑on, roll‑up-your‑sleeves attitude - comfortable operating at both strategic and transactional levels
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business narrative