We are delighted to be partnering with this market leading PE-backed retail and leisure business, to recruit a Group Financial Controller. This fast growing and profitable organisation continue to invest in the future and requires a high-calibre individual to help build out a best-in-class finance function and shape the next phase of their growth journey.
This is a rare and career‑defining role for an ambitious, technically strong, and commercially minded finance leader. You will build and lead a high‑performing finance function, modernise systems and processes, and deliver investor‑grade reporting as the business scales towards a successful PE exit.
Reporting to the CFO, your responsibilities will include:
Financial Control & Reporting
- Deliver investor‑grade monthly accounts, board packs & statutory reporting
- Lead multi‑entity, multi‑currency consolidations
- Strengthen financial controls, balance sheet governance & audit readiness
- Oversee corporation tax & VAT processes
- Manage relationships with auditors & advisors
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a high‑performing finance team
- Build a culture of accountability, pace & continuous improvement
Strategic Value Creation
- Partner with CFO, FP&A & Commercial teams to unlock margin and cash opportunities
- Drive initiatives to improve profitability, cost discipline & working capital
Finance Systems Transformation
- Lead the implementation of a new cloud‑based finance system
- Modernise and automate processes across finance
- Integrate finance with booking, CRM & data platforms
What we're looking for:
The successful candidate will be degree educated and a qualified accountant, ideally ACA, having trained with a top-tier accountancy firm.
You will have post-qualification experience at FC level or similar and have worked in fast-paced, scaling environments.
Deep technical accounting expertise, combined with a commercial mindset, is highly desirable, as is experience of driving automation and leading on systems implementations.
A hands-on leadership style and genuine passion for developing and empowering people will be a key requirement.
You will be accustomed to working at pace, be resilient and thrive in change. You will be able to simplify complex data, collaborate cross functionally, challenge constructively and love turning financial insight into strategic value.
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