Group Financial Controller
10 days ago
Hoddesdon
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Finance Controller to join a growing, multi-site organisation undergoing significant transformation and investment. This is a high-impact role focused on strengthening internal controls, driving improved financial reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives across the Group. Client Details This is a pivotal role responsible for leading financial operations across multiple divisions and group companies, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and the continued development of a high-performing finance team. Description You will work closely with site finance teams, the Executive Management Team, and the Group Finance Director, taking ownership of consolidated reporting, systems improvements, and group-wide financial governance. With operations expanding into Europe, the role also offers exposure to international finance activities. Key ResponsibilitiesInternal Systems & Controls • Enhance and document internal processes and financial controls across the Group., • Review application and compliance of controls at site level (internal audit-style)., • Develop and monitor improvement plans with site teams to strengthen financial discipline. Monthly Reporting, • Lead detailed month-end reviews for each site., • Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group., • Support monthly finance reviews with the Executive Management Team., • Manage monthly intercompany reconciliations and ensure timely adjustments. Analysis & Performance Improvement, • Provide detailed ad-hoc profitability and performance analysis., • Proactively identify and support EBITDA and cashflow improvement opportunities. Accounting & Systems Support, • Act as a subject-matter expert for accounting and ERP systems, supporting site finance managers., • Assist with ongoing rollout and optimisation of Business Central ERP. Budgeting, • Work with site finance managers to prepare and present annual budgets., • Lead the consolidation of Group budgets. Projects & Strategic Support, • Collaborate with finance and IT teams to deliver system and process improvements., • Support Group Finance Director with refinancing, M&A activities, and business integration work., • Self-motivated, pragmatic and collaborative., • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and guide finance teams across the Group - including in challenging environments., • Comfortable working with ERPs (knowledge of Business Central is an advantage)., • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Significant post-qualification experience in financial control roles outside of practice., • Strong technical expertise across financial reporting standards (particularly FRS102) and relevant tax requirements (VAT, PAYE/NI, CIS)., • The opportunity to shape financial operations across a broad and growing group., • A supportive and collaborative culture where continuous improvement is encouraged., • Varied work with exposure to multiple business units and senior leadership., • Travel across the UK and occasional European visits as part of a group-wide remit.