Group Financial Controller
2 days ago
Leeds
Group Financial Controller North Leeds A high-growth, market-leading business is seeking an ambitious Group Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in its next phase of expansion. Operating within a dynamic, multi-entity environment, the business has achieved consistent year-on-year growth and is continuing to scale through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions. This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the Finance Director, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation. The Role You will take ownership of the finance function, driving best-in-class reporting, controls, and commercial insight, while leading and developing a high-performing team. Key responsibilities include: • Ownership of monthly management accounts and group board reporting, delivering high-quality insight and analysis, • Development of meaningful KPI reporting to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement, • Lead budgeting, forecasting (weekly and quarterly), and cash flow management processes, • Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and working capital management, • Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting, tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE), and audit readiness, • Manage bank reporting, covenant compliance, and invoice discounting facilities, • Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, sales, marketing, and distribution to drive commercial performance, • Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, • Review and enhance financial systems, processes, and controls, • Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration Ideally you will be able to demonstrate: • CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified, • Proven experience in a senior finance role (Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant / Group Finance), • Managing and developing finance teams, • Strong technical and commercial acumen within fast-paced environments (e.g. retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, or service-led businesses), • Confident communication with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder level, • Proactive, hands-on drive to improve processes and performance The Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where you will have genuine influence and the ability to shape the finance function. You’ll gain exposure to strategic decision-making, acquisitions, and business transformation, making this an ideal role for a career-driven finance professional looking to progress towards Finance Director level.