Group Financial Controller

Page Personnel; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced, high-growth PE-backed organization in the UK is looking for a finance professional to lead monthly reporting, budgeting, and compliance efforts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in financial analysis, support due diligence for acquisitions, and drive process improvements in reporting systems. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this role presents an exciting opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in financial reporting and controls.
• Experience in a PE-backed business is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly consolidation and reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Oversee full three-statement budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and FCA regulations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Education

ACA/CIMA qualification preferred

Job description

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• Ideally suited to ACA 2nd and 3rd time movers
• Rapidly growing, PE backed organisation

About Our Client

My client is a business built on trust, innovation, and long-term client relationships. With over 30 years of consistent growth, they've built a reputation as a respected name in their sector through supporting a diverse client base across the UK.

Job Description

• Lead monthly consolidation and reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Prepare board/investor packs with insightful analysis.
• Ensure accurate month/year-end closes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with treasury on cash flow forecasting and liquidity.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Oversee full three-statement budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Provide financial challenge and align operational and strategic plans.
• Deliver high-quality analysis to support performance and decision-making.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the group.

Acquisitions & Integration

• Manage financial reporting and hive-up of new acquisitions.
• Align new entities with group policies and support due diligence.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and FCA regulations.
• Lead audits, maintain internal controls, and implement improvements.

Process Improvement

• Drive efficiencies in reporting, controls, and systems.
• Introduce best practices and new technologies across finance.

The Successful Applicant

• 2-3 years of experience within an industry setting (ideally FS / Professional services)
• Experience working in a PE-backed business
• Systems savvy
• Able to use own initiative and work autonomously and as part of a team

What's on Offer

This is a great opportunity to accelerate your career in a fast-paced, high-growth PE-backed organisation. You will receive a competitive salary + benefits, hybrid working, and rapid career growth.