Group Financial Controller

Finatal is partnered with a private equity-backed professional services business seeking a Group Financial Controller to strengthen financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity group.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the financial control environment, group reporting, treasury oversight and development of the finance function. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving processes, enhancing reporting quality and ensuring the business has the financial infrastructure to support continued growth.

This role would suit a technically strong, commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and driving positive change.

• Lead the day-to-day finance function across a multi-entity group, ensuring robust financial controls and governance.
• Own the month-end and year-end close process, producing accurate and timely consolidated reporting.
• Oversee group consolidations, intercompany accounting and balance sheet integrity.
• Manage treasury, cash flow visibility and banking relationships.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Take ownership of statutory accounts, external audits and tax compliance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, strengthening controls, policies and reporting frameworks.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and wider finance operations.
• Partner with the CFO and leadership team to support strategic decision-making and business transformation.
• Develop and mentor the finance team, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller experience within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical accounting background, including statutory reporting, consolidations and audit management.
• Experience leading core finance operations, including transactional finance, reporting and financial control.
• Demonstrable track record of improving processes, controls and finance infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of treasury, VAT, PAYE, payroll and wider compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel and finance systems experience.
• Comfortable operating in a changing, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.