Group Financial Controller

We're partnering with a highly ambitious, private equity-backed international group entering a significant period of growth and transformation. With an established global footprint, substantial investment backing and an ambitious acquisition strategy, the business is positioning itself for a major step forward. They are looking to appoint an exceptional Group Financial Controller to lead a global team, take ownership of the Group's financial control environment and build the infrastructure to support its next phase of growth. This is a high-profile appointment offering genuine influence, significant executive exposure and the opportunity to shape a critical finance function. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of financial reporting, governance and control across a complex international group. Leading an established global team, you will drive technical excellence, strengthen financial processes and ensure the function can support a rapidly evolving business. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a global finance team, building capability, accountability and consistent standards across international operations. Taking full ownership of Group reporting, including multi-currency consolidations, statutory accounts and the annual audit. Acting as the Group's technical accounting authority, navigating complex IFRS matters and international reporting requirements. Driving improvements in financial controls, governance and balance sheet integrity across the Group. Leading finance transformation, improving systems, processes and reporting efficiency to create a scalable, high-performing function. Playing a key role in acquisitions, from technical accounting and due diligence through to post-acquisition integration. Overseeing core financial operations and supporting cash management, treasury and international compliance. Working closely with executive leadership, auditors and external advisers on complex financial matters and major corporate initiatives. You’ll play a central role in shaping a high-performing global finance function, raising standards, strengthening financial infrastructure and building the capability to support the Group's ambitious growth plans. About You We're looking for a technically outstanding finance leader with the ambition and capability to make a genuine impact. You will bring: ACA or ACCA qualification and deep technical expertise in IFRS, Group consolidation and international reporting. A strong track record within a listed, private equity-backed or similarly complex international group. Proven experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. The ability to strengthen financial controls, improve systems and drive meaningful operational change. Exposure to acquisitions, corporate transactions and the integration of businesses. The credibility to operate confidently with senior executives and challenge thinking where necessary. Experience of US GAAP, SOX or public company reporting would be a significant advantage. You’ll combine exceptional technical judgement with strong leadership and a proactive, hands‑on approach. Comfortable with complexity and change, you’ll be somebody who sees the bigger picture while maintaining absolute confidence in the detail. Why Join? A genuinely international leadership role with ownership of a global finance function. Significant growth ambitions, backed by substantial investment and an active acquisition strategy. High-level executive exposure and involvement in major corporate initiatives. Real opportunity to shape the function, strengthen infrastructure and drive change. A compelling long‑term opportunity within a business entering a defining stage of its development. For a technically exceptional Group Financial Controller looking for greater scale, complexity and influence, this is an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future of an ambitious international business.