Group Financial Controller | £80,000 - £100,000 | Blackpool | Rapidly Growing Green SME | Building to Sell to PE | Green TechnologyAxon Moore is working on behalf of a highly regarded CFO as they push into new markets as they go 'green'. This is an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Controller to go on a growth-journey with them over the next 3-5 years.About the business:They have recently heavily invested into green technology and have pushed into new markets. They're already a strong group of businesses, each with their own specialism and loyal customer base. Each subsidiary is highly profitable and have operated for a very long time in the market. Given the nature of wider societal norms in 2025, the owners have not wanted to sit-back, but are seeking to be leaders in their sector, and they're achieving this by developing innovative ways to attack the market through 'green' initiatives. The business is growing rapidly and hopes to sell the business via trade or to private equity in the next few yeas.Where the role will fit:The new Group Financial Controller will sit alongside a strong Group Head of FP&A will report to the existing CFO and CEO. The role will be responsible for developing an existing finance team but will expect to hire multiple new heads over the course of the next 12 months. This role will have full license to build everything from scratch, striving for a best-in-class department, and facilitating the CFO as they build towards an exit in a few years time.Role profile:- ACA qualified (potentially ACCA)- Ideally Big 4 trained but open to top 10- Prior experience working in a technical role in a group of businesses- Experience of finance transformation or project management- 5 days in the office for the first 2-3 months, then flexibility beyond this (Fylde Coast)For more information about this role then please submit an application or contact Dan Calland at Axon Moore's Lancashire office.
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Axon Moore Group Ltd
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Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8PP, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Group Financial Controller position offers a salary range of £80,000 - £100,000 and is based in Blackpool.
- This role is with a rapidly growing green SME that is heavily investing in green technology and expanding into new markets.
- The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and CEO, overseeing the development of an existing finance team and hiring new staff over the next year.
- Candidates should be ACA qualified, ideally with Big 4 training, and must have prior experience in a technical role within a group of businesses.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, along with a focus on finance transformation or project management.
