Senior Group Finance Controller | Hybrid | PE-Backed Growth

Atkins Clarke; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 3 days in office

PE-backed environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsClarke is recruiting a Group Financial Controller in the East Midlands for a PE-backed, fast-growth business. The standalone role reports into the Group FC and will own group reporting, controls and statutory compliance as the business scales.

Responsibilities include leading the annual audit, group financial statements, lease accounting under UK GAAP and embedding consistent standards across divisions. Hybrid work and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with Big 4 or top 10 mid-tier background.
• 2-3 years post-qualification industry experience.
• Experience in fast-growth environment is advantageous.
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge; IFRS not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of group financial statements and the annual audit process.
• Leading on lease accounting and revenue recognition transitions under UK GAAP.
• Embedding consistent group accounting standards with divisional FCs.
• Designing and implementing improved financial controls identified through the audit.
• Acting as a technical point of contact for accounting standards and treatment queries.
• Supporting group reporting timetables and improving quality and consistency of output.
• Building relationships across a multi-entity group structure.
• Shaping the future scope of the role as the group scales.

Skills

ACA qualified

Big 4 experience

UK GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

ACA qualification

Job description

AtkinsClarke is recruiting a Group Financial Controller in the East Midlands for a PE-backed, fast-growth business. The standalone role reports into the Group FC and will own group reporting, controls and statutory compliance as the business scales.

Responsibilities include leading the annual audit, group financial statements, lease accounting under UK GAAP and embedding consistent standards across divisions. Hybrid work and career development are offered.