A Group Financial Controller role leading management and financial reporting in a PE-backed services business, managing a team of circa 8. Hands-on position with responsibility for audit, regulatory reporting, and financial control in a fast-growing environment. Client Details A PE backed, Liverpool-headquartered services business. The firm is highly profitable, experiencing strong growth. Description Lead and develop the group finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Oversee month-end close, consolidations, and performance analysis across entities Manage audit processes and act as the key contact for external auditors Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and statutory reporting requirements Drive improvements in financial controls, processes, and systems Partner with senior stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making Review sensitive accounting areas (e.g. payroll, bonuses, cash management) Support finance transformation and change projects across the business Profile Fully qualified accountant (ideally ACA) with strong technical grounding across both management and statutory reporting Proven leader with experience managing and developing teams in a fast-paced environment Confident operating in a hands-on, detail-focused role with ...