Group Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dynamic Group Financial Controller to join its Financial Reporting team, focusing on consolidated financial management within a private equity-backed environment. This role offers opportunities for rapid career growth and hybrid working, making it ideal for candidates eager to advance in a fast-paced and innovative organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits

Hybrid working

Rapid career growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly consolidation and reporting across financial statements.
• Prepare board/investor packs with insightful analysis.
• Drive efficiencies in reporting, controls, and systems.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Systems savvy

Analytical skills

Initiative

Education

ACA qualified

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, analytical, results driven and hands on Group Financial Controller with experience with private equity backed organisations in both practice and industry settings. Reporting to the Head of Finance this role is a key member of the Financial Reporting team, responsible for group wide consolidated financial management.

Client Details

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.

Description

Financial Reporting

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.Financial Analysis

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 efficiency's in reporting, controls, and systems.

Introduce best practices and new technologies across finance

Profile

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

Job 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 / Rapid career growth