Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller | Bolton (Hybrid) | £80,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + LTIP | Private Equity-Backed Leisure Business | High-Growth, Acquisitive Group

Axon Moore is partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed business in Bolton to recruit a Group Financial Controller. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with an outstanding CFO at a pivotal moment for the organisation, with significant transformation, investment, and M&A activity underway.

About the business:

This is an acquisitive, private equity-backed group with strong momentum and a clear strategic growth plan. They are embarking on a major finance transformation programme and require a high‑calibre technical leader to help shape, scale, and modernise the group function. With multiple divisions and strong investor support, this is an exciting time to join.

• Build and develop their Group Finance function, establishing structure, clarity and BAU processes
• Lead the group consolidation process and improve visibility across multiple divisions
• Own the group audit, acting as key point of contact for external auditors
• Work closely with the CFO on high-profile and confidential projects including transformation, M&A and post‑acquisition integration
• Play a key role in developing the financial control environment as the group scales

You'll be joining a progressive, ambitious and forward-thinking business with a high-performing finance leadership team. The CFO is exceptional and committed to mentoring the successful candidate. The wider culture is modern, fast-paced, commercially driven and well aligned with PE expectations - but remains collaborative, supportive and people-centred.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), technically strong
• High gravitas with the credibility to influence senior divisional leaders
• Confident, articulate communicator who can operate independently
• Comfortable in a fast-changing, PE-backed environment with evolving structures
• Ambitious, resilient and motivated by building things from scratch

To apply, please follow the link or contact Dan Calland at Axon Moore's Lancashire office.