Group Financial Controller

Role: Group Financial Controller Location: Derbyshire Working Arrangement: Full-Time | Fully Onsite Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits We are recruiting a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a private equity–backed, rapidly scaling, multi-site group. This is a pivotal appointment, reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for strengthening financial control, enhancing reporting capability, and building a best-in-class finance function to support an ambitious buy-and-build growth strategy. This role offers a rare opportunity to join a PE-backed business at an exciting stage of expansion, where strong leadership, technical excellence, and commercial insight will be critical to success. Key Responsibilities * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across the group * Deliver timely, accurate consolidated monthly management accounts and MI * Produce board-level reporting packs with insightful financial commentary * Oversee cashflow, liquidity, and working capital optimisation * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning cycles * Manage covenant reporting and maintain strong lender relationships * Drive improvements across finance systems, processes, and internal controls * Strengthen the overall financial control and governance framework * Lead finance integration for newly acquired entities and sites * Manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and external partners * Ensure full compliance with UK statutory reporting requirements * Act as the technical accounting lead, including complex accounting matters and VAT considerations Candidate Profile * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) * Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams * Strong technical accounting expertise, including statutory reporting and complex VAT * Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills * Strategic mindset combined with strong attention to detail * Comfortable operating at both hands-on and board-interaction level * Experience in a private equity–backed environment is advantageous but not essential The Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role within a fast-growing PE-backed organisation, offering genuine influence, exposure to strategic decision-making, and clear progression potential as the group continues to scale through acquisition. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background