Group Financial Controller - Growth & Strategy Lead

Alexander Daniels; Leicester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels are partnering with a growing, multi-site business to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This senior role reports to the CEO and leads the finance function across multiple sites, delivering robust controls, accurate reporting, and strategic financial planning.

You will drive month-end processes, group consolidation, audit coordination, cash flow forecasting, and support acquisitions and funding activities, while developing the finance team and influencing strategic decisions

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience as Financial Controller/Head of Finance in multi-site environments.
• Strong technical skills in reporting, consolidation, controls and compliance.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate finances into business insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team across multiple sites.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, controls and reporting.
• Manage monthly management accounts, KPIs and commercial analyses.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, group consolidations and statutory reporting.
• Lead year-end audit and regulatory compliance.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and working capital processes.
• Support funding activities and lender relationships.
• Provide financial insight to support growth and acquisitions.
• Assist with integrating acquisitions into reporting and control frameworks.
• Drive improvements in systems, reporting, governance and risk management.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Multi-site finance leadership

Financial reporting & consolidation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Alexander Daniels are partnering with a growing, multi-site business to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This senior role reports to the CEO and leads the finance function across multiple sites, delivering robust controls, accurate reporting, and strategic financial planning.

You will drive month-end processes, group consolidation, audit coordination, cash flow forecasting, and support acquisitions and funding activities, while developing the finance team and influencing strategic decisions