Group Financial Controller
16 hours ago
Bradford
Our client is a highly profitable, private equity backed group operating within a multi site services environment. The business is delivering an active buy-and-build strategy, acquiring and integrating complementary companies to build a scaled, market leading platform. With strong financial backing, experienced leadership, and a clear value creation plan, the group is at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. This role sits at the centre of the group finance function, it offers a blend of financial control, commercial insight, and direct involvement in acquisitions and integration. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the finance function as the business continues to scale. Key Responsibilities • Lead group financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation, • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and private equity reporting requirements, • Maintain and develop a robust financial controls framework across a multi-entity structure, • Manage audit processes and external advisor relationships, • Produce high-quality board and investor reporting, • Lead financial integration of newly acquired businesses, aligning systems and processes, • Support post-acquisition integration and synergy tracking, • Oversee revenue recognition, project profitability, and margin performance, • Drive improvements in working capital, cash flow, and operational efficiency, • Partner with senior stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Candidate Profile • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), • Strong technical grounding with experience in group reporting, • Experience in multi-entity or acquisitive environments, • Exposure to M&A, integration, or private equity settings advantageous, • Commercially focused with a strong understanding of cash flow and value drivers, • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, • Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Package & Working Pattern • Salary circa £70,000 - £80,000, • Bonus up to 10%, • Private medical insurance, • Hybrid working (North Bradford based 2-3 days a week with travel to sites across the UK), • Full-time, permanent Progression & Opportunity This is a career-defining opportunity within a growing PE-backed platform. The role offers exposure to live acquisitions, integration, and exit planning, with the expectation that the successful candidate will progress as the group expands. It is particularly well suited to a career-minded individual seeking to move beyond traditional reporting into a broader, value-driven finance role within a dynamic, acquisitive environment. IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.