Group Financial Controller — PE-Backed Growth & Consolidation

Stanton House; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed manufacturing group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the financial control and governance framework. This pivotal role involves overseeing month-end close processes, preparing management accounts, and integrating acquisitions while establishing robust financial controls. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in financial control, capable of navigating high-growth environments while driving the finance function's development.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA or ACCA certification.
• Strong background in financial control.
• Experience in a buy-and-build business is desirable.
• Hands-on with broad accountability.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience in multi-entity consolidation.
• Resilient in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the Group month-end close and reporting.
• Prepare management accounts and performance commentary.
• Lead acquisition integration and reporting alignment.
• Establish financial controls and governance.
• Manage year-end statutory reporting and audits.
• Oversee tax, VAT, payroll, and compliance.
• Support CFO with reporting and forecasting.
• Assist with lender and investor reporting.
• Drive improvement of finance systems and data quality.
• Lead and develop a growing finance team.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)

Strong financial control background

Experience in high-growth businesses

Hands-on role

Strong technical accounting skills

Experience with multi-entity consolidation

Resilient and adaptable

Team player

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)

Job description

A private equity-backed manufacturing group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the financial control and governance framework. This pivotal role involves overseeing month-end close processes, preparing management accounts, and integrating acquisitions while establishing robust financial controls. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in financial control, capable of navigating high-growth environments while driving the finance function's development.