Group Financial Controller

Job title : Group Financial Controller
Location : England
Contact : Sharif Omar
Call : Sharif
Email : email Sharif
Reference : 2406247

THE SEARCH:

 Altus Partners have been retained by a market leading PE Backed Retail brand to secure a proven and progressive Group Financial Controller as they look to expand their finance leadership infrastructure.

This is a key strategic expansion hire, reporting directly to the CFO offering full ownership and autonomy to lead, develop and enhance the Group Controls function.

The group currently sits at revenues of £240m with a very positive EBITDA, with this role being based at the companies HQ near Middlesborough. 

The Group Financial Controller will be pivotal to the business executing its value creation plan and working towards an exit within the next 18 months – 2 years.

They are ideally looking for someone who has worked within a PE Backed / Multi-Site environment, but are happy to consider Candidates who a strong track record of Controllership and leading teams within a fast-paced / high growth organisation.

 

THE ROLE:

 This opportunity offers a very broad and interesting remit, including full ownership of Group Controls, Tax and Treasury.

 You will take on a range of ongoing finance transformation projects, M&A support and pre-deal due diligence alongside the BAU leadership of the department.

 The Group Financial Controller will fill in as ‘Acting CFO’ within the business, during the CFO’s absence and where required.

Key responsibilities

  • Reporting directly into the CFO, you will provide key financial reporting information and related insights, driving the ongoing growth of the business.

  • Monthly reporting and presentation to Private Equity Investors.

  • Leading a team of 22 team members with 5 direct reports, delivering ongoing support, mentoring and development of your leadership infrastructure.

  • Your remit will include the leadership and development of specific Payables, Receivables, Financial / Management Accounting, Tax and Treasury Teams.

  • Lead the month end process and consolidation of the group’s 25 entities.

  • Overseeing and leading the Statutory Accounting and Year End process of all entities.

  • Develop and implement processes to further enhance reporting cycles and management accounts.

  • Cash Flow management and maintaining strong relationships with the Banks.

  • Ongoing utilisation and development of the accounting ERP system, driving and delivering on the efficiency of internal processes.

  • Ensure completion of both Direct and Indirect Tax requirements and deadlines.


THE REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualified Accountant (Audit background would be preferable, but this is not a requirement for the role).

  • Relevant Financial Controller experience, with a track record of developing teams and executing process improvement initiatives.

  • A commercial approach to Controllership.

  • Exposure to leading Treasury and Tax functions is desirable.

  • Private Equity / Multi-Site experience would be a nice to have, but not a pre-requisite.

  • Hybrid Working is available, with a requirement to be on-site in Middlesborough 3 days per week.