Group Financial Controller | Hybrid, PE-Backed, Multi-Site

JSS; England; Hybrid; GBP 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

JSS is recruiting a Group Financial Controller for a sub-£250m turnover, multi-site business based in Hertfordshire. You will report to the CFO, own the group finance function and drive governance, reporting and operations during a strategic phase.

The role combines high-level oversight with hands-on leadership, within a hybrid structure requiring one day per week at the Hertfordshire headquarters. PE backing underpins the growth agenda.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience in PE-backed environments and investor reporting is highly valued.
• Proven track record in multi-site businesses and scaling finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Institutionalise robust financial discipline across the group.
• Lead multi-site reporting and consolidate for CFO, Board and PE investors.
• Accelerate month-end close and ensure accurate consolidated packs.
• Strengthen working capital controls and forecasting across sites.
• Support exit readiness including data rooms and due diligence.
• Oversee statutory accounting, tax compliance, governance and year-end audits.

Skills

Private Equity exposure

Multi-site experience

Corporate scale experience

People management

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

JSS is recruiting a Group Financial Controller for a sub-£250m turnover, multi-site business based in Hertfordshire. You will report to the CFO, own the group finance function and drive governance, reporting and operations during a strategic phase.

The role combines high-level oversight with hands-on leadership, within a hybrid structure requiring one day per week at the Hertfordshire headquarters. PE backing underpins the growth agenda.