Group Financial Controller

Enviromontel Ltd; Wychavon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance professional to oversee financial operations, manage reporting, and lead a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and significant financial management experience, along with strong technical skills in UK GAAP. This role offers a high-impact opportunity with hybrid working arrangements and genuine growth potential within the organization.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for growth and progression

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial reporting and control, ideally as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a working knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash management.
• Confident communicator, able to explain financial insights to finance and non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts and annual financial statements (UK GAAP).
• Managing statutory reporting and compliance including VAT, corporation tax, and audit coordination.
• Implementing and maintaining strong internal control frameworks and financial policies.
• Leading the budgeting and re-forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitoring financial performance and providing variance analysis with meaningful insights.

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Enviromontel Ltd. is a leading independent provider of innovative, solution-based environmental field services to clients. We operate across the infrastructure life cycle, partnering with its clients to prevent spills to the environment. We are a City & Guilds approved trainer and we provide Health and Safety training and bespoke courses for industries requiring confined space and rescue expertise. Our teams excel at developing collaborative solutions supporting TICC requirements for our clients. Enviromontel is committed to delivering excellence in all aspects of our work.

Role Description

This is a senior finance role with responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and control of the organisation’s financial operations. Acting as the Finance Director’s key support, you will oversee the finance team, lead financial reporting, develop forecasting models, and play a central role in driving operational and strategic decision‑making.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a hands‑on, leadership role where precision, insight, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

What you will be doing

• Leading the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts and annual financial statements (UK GAAP).
• Managing statutory reporting and compliance including VAT, corporation tax, and audit coordination.
• Implementing and maintaining strong internal control frameworks and financial policies.
• Leading the budgeting and re‑forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitoring financial performance and providing variance analysis with meaningful insights.
• Overseeing cash flow management and working capital efficiency.
• Providing financial analysis to support strategic planning, investment cases, and operational improvement.
• Preparing financial dashboards and reports for senior leadership.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a small finance team.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and systems (Sage 50 environment).

What you will bring

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) — essential.
• Significant experience in financial reporting and control, ideally as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Strong technical accounting skills and working knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash management.
• Confident communicator, able to explain financial insights to finance and non‑finance audiences.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial systems experience (Sage experience advantageous).
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small team.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong problem‑solving ability.

Why join us?

• A high‑impact role at the centre of organisational decision‑making.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a developing finance function.
• Collaborative environment with direct access to senior leadership.
• Hybrid working arrangements available.
• Genuine opportunities for growth and progression within the Group.