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Group Financial Controller

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Group Finance Controller is available in a growing private equity-backed company based in the Leeds city region.
  • The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance Controllership or similar roles, along with an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the level of responsibility and experience required.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, managing audits, driving process improvements, and leading cash flow forecasting.
  • This position offers a significant opportunity for career advancement towards Group FD and ultimately CFO roles.

If you enjoy managing teams and driving forward change then this role will be instantly attractive to you. We are on the hunt for a dynamic Group Finance Controller to join an ambitious and growing business, based in the Leeds city region. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a great opportunity to drive change and own the finance function within a growing private equity-backed company.This role requires someone who can show they have a vision for what a best-in-class function looks like - and how they would go and implement that vision. This is a brilliant opportunity to take a step towards a Group FD and ultimately CFO position. 

Your objectives:

  • Oversee internal and external financial reporting across multiple entities
  • Manage month-end processes and statutory audits
  • Drive process improvements and system automation
  • Lead cash flow forecasting, tax, and VAT compliance
  • Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
  • Lead Capex projects

What we are looking for:

  • Someone with a track record of delivering change
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
  • Proven experience in Finance Controllership (or similar roles in a group setting)
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Passion for driving change and inspiring high-performing teams
  • Solid knowledge of FRS102, tax, VAT, and audit processes

Flexibility: While office-based to support the transactional team, some flexibility for remote working will be offered.

This is a great opportunity to be a strong number 2 to an experienced CFO, offering superb exposure and the opportunity for personal growth. If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for financial management and team development, this is the role for you. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.