Group Financial Controller

We are partnering with a fast\-growing, contract\-led services business to recruit a **Group Financial Controller** . This is a high\-impact role within a dynamic and evolving environment, offering the opportunity to shape and modernise the finance function. The business is currently in the early stages of its finance transformation journey, with a number of processes still manual. As such, this role will suit a **hands\-on** , forward\-thinking finance leader who enjoys driving change, improving controls, and implementing scalable, automated solutions. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of group financial reporting, controls, and team leadership, while playing a key role in enhancing processes and supporting continued growth. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the group month\-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across multiple entities * Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts * Own the balance sheet, ensuring robust reconciliations and strong financial control * Manage and develop a high\-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement * Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide insight and support decision\-making * Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and controls, reducing reliance on manual activity * Support the implementation of new systems and automation initiatives as part of the wider finance transformation * Act as the key contact for external auditors, leading the year\-end audit process * Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies, and governance frameworks * Lead on cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial risk management **About You** * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) * Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller role within a multi\-entity environment * Background in a contract\-led or service\-based business is highly advantageous * Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of group consolidations * Hands\-on approach, comfortable operating in environments where processes are still developing * Track record of driving process improvements, system implementations, or finance transformation initiatives * Strong leadership capability, with experience building and developing teams * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels * Proactive, resilient, and adaptable in a fast\-paced, evolving business **Salary \& Benefits** * £85,000 – £95,000 base salary * Performance\-related bonus * Car allowance * Hybrid working model * Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a growing finance function