Group Financial Controller - Hybrid, PE-Backed Growth

Cedar; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Cedar in Ipswich is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting and finance operations in a growing PE-backed consumer business. Reporting to the CFO, you'll shape the group finance environment to support the next growth phase.

You'll manage a circa 15-strong finance team, own month-end close, consolidated accounts, cash flow and KPI reporting, and drive process improvements, automation and ERP projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting, leadership and finance operations experience.
• ACA qualification with experience in fast-paced commercial environment.
• Experience leading a sizeable operational finance team.
• Exposure to B2C, eCommerce, technology, digital or leisure-related business.
• Experience in high-volume, low-margin, multi-currency environments.
• Experience implementing or significantly improving finance/ERP systems.
• An interest in using technology, automation and AI to improve finance effectiveness.
• The ability to identify what 'good' looks like and implement change while bringing existing teams and stakeholders on the journey.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Group's financial control, reporting and finance operations environment.
• Lead, mentor and develop a finance team of approximately 15, creating a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own the month-end close and preparation of consolidated management accounts, Board reporting, cash flow and KPI reporting.
• Drive a 'right first time' approach to financial reporting, improving accuracy, controls and reporting timelines.
• Develop and embed scalable finance processes and controls to support continued growth.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements, working papers and the annual audit process.
• Manage cash and treasury activities across a multi-currency environment, including intercompany funding, banking relationships and FX.
• Monitor banking covenants, financing obligations, working capital and cash forecasting. Play a leading role in finance transformation and future ERP/systems projects.
• Identify opportunities to utilise automation and AI to improve efficiency across finance.
• Support the Group's continued expansion through M&A, funding activity and post-acquisition integration.
• Ensure appropriate tax and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Financial control & reporting

Cash flow & treasury management

Finance transformation & ERP projects

Automation & AI mindset

Stakeholder influence

Multi-currency / intercompany funding

Private Equity exposure

Education

ACA qualification

Impressive academic background

Post-qualified experience in fast-paced environment

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cedar in Ipswich is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting and finance operations in a growing PE-backed consumer business. Reporting to the CFO, you'll shape the group finance environment to support the next growth phase.

You'll manage a circa 15-strong finance team, own month-end close, consolidated accounts, cash flow and KPI reporting, and drive process improvements, automation and ERP projects.