Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller Leicester - Hybrid working £80,000 - £90,000 Bonus SF Recruitment are partnered with a Leicester based, private equity backed business who are seeking a Group Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a critical role in the development of the business as it continues to scale. This role requires a motivated individual as it provides an ideal opportunity to grow with the business. Key Responsibilities - Group Consolidation: Responsibility for Group consolidation of P&L and Balance Sheet. - Financial Planning & Reporting: Lead the budget and reforecasting process; prepare group packs, board packs, bank packs, and ad-hoc reports. - Controls & Best Practice - Lead on statutory and internal audits. - Treasury & Cashflow: Manage treasury and Group Working Capital Management, oversee 13-week cash flow forecasting & long-range modelling. - Corporate Affairs: Oversee legal, shares, corporate affairs, and tax compliance. - Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with external - Management Accounts: Deliver monthly management accounts; oversee controls, business partnering, and transactional processes. - Commercial Collaboration: Work in cohesion with the Product Director to drive group initiatives. - Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members. First 90 Days - Deliver FY2025 year-end and audit. - Implement a 13-week consolidated cashflow forecast and establish a working capital function. - Support the Sage 200 migration and new data model adoption. - Review team structure for alignment and efficiency. Skills & Experience - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5 years' post-qualification experience. - Proven track record in group finance and multi-entity consolidation. - Advanced Excel and solid Sage 200 expertise. - Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager. - Experienced people leader with a focus on performance and process improvement

Location: Leicester, LE1, GB

Posted Date: 11/3/2025