Group Financial Controller

Axon Moore; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore is seeking a Group Financial Controller for an AIM-listed business. The role offers a chance to shape the future of a high-growth, acquisition-active group while leading financial strategy and decision-making. Ideal candidates will bring substantial financial expertise and a collaborative approach, ready for significant responsibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with plc/AIM-listed reporting experience.
• Current GFC, divisional FC, or senior group finance professional suitable.
• Director/Senior Manager from a Big 4 or mid-tier firm looking to move into industry.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Group CFO, CEO, and Board on financial leadership.
• Lead change initiatives and contribute to M&A activity.
• Drive systems and process transformation.

Skills

Gravitas

Communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Commercial mindset

Risk awareness

Team management

Exposure to consolidations

Tax knowledge

Treasury experience

Acquisition accounting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / ACMA)

Job description

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Group Financial Controller | AIM-Listed PLC | Career-Defining Opportunity

We’re looking for a Group Financial Controller to join a dynamic, forward-thinking AIM-listed business. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented finance professional ready to step into a GFC role or for an established GFC keen to broaden their remit in a high-growth, transformation-focused environment.

There is a real opportunity to shape the future of a growing, acquisition-active group. You’ll be working closely with the Group CFO, CEO, and the Board, playing a critical role in both financial leadership and strategic decision-making.

A business with a great culture — collaborative, ambitious, and committed to progression – there is the opportunity to be involved in leading change initiatives, contributing to M&A activity and driving systems and process transformation.

The opportunity is open to applicants from different backgrounds although you must be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / ACMA) and have plc/ AIM-listed reporting experience. The role could suit:

• A current GFC in a listed environment
• A divisional FC or senior group finance professional ready for the next step
• A Director/Senior Manager from a Big 4 or mid-tier firm looking to move into industry

In addition, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Gravitas and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and present at Board and Audit Committees
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS), with a commercial and risk-aware mindset
• Experience in managing and developing a team
• Exposure to consolidations, tax, treasury and acquisition accounting

Apply now or message us to learn more. If you’re looking to make your first move into a GFC role, or ready to take your Group finance career to the next level — this could be the step-change you’re looking for. This role will require a minimum of three days a week in the office - applicants must be within commuting distance of Cheshire.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management

• Industries

  Accounting

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