Group Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Reporting professional to join their rapidly growing PE backed organization in Leicester. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial consolidation, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, fostering a significant career opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Rapid career growth

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in an industry setting, preferably in Financial Services or Professional Services.
• Experience in PE backed businesses.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ACA qualified

Job description

• 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

Financial Reporting

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

Budgeting & Forecasting

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  Oversee full three-statement budgeting and forecasting cycles.
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  Provide financial challenge and align operational and strategic plans.

Financial Analysis

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  Deliver high-quality analysis to support performance and decision-making.
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  Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the group.

Acquisitions & Integration

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

Compliance & Controls

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

Process Improvement

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  Drive efficiency's in reporting, controls, and systems.
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  Introduce best practices and new technologies across finance

The Successful Applicant

• 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

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 / Rapid career growth