Group Financial Controller

Professional Services
c. £100,000 + Benefits
Birmingham (Hybrid)

The Company

Our client is a specialist professional services firm that has recently entered a new phase of strategic growth following a significant partnership. With a clear expansion agenda and a focus on operational integration and financial discipline, the group is enhancing its reporting capability, strengthening governance frameworks, and building the infrastructure required to support continued growth.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a pivotal senior finance appointment responsible for leading and embedding a robust group financial control environment during a period of integration and growth. The role will play a critical part in ensuring consistency of reporting, governance, and financial discipline across multiple offices. Key responsibilities will include:

Owning and enhancing the group financial control framework, including policies, procedures, and internal controls
Leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements
Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow oversight, with a particular focus on working capital optimisation
Leading the year-end statutory audit process and overseeing corporate tax and VAT compliance
Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with high-quality financial insight to drive performance and margin improvement
Contributing to the financial integration of acquired or merged entities and supporting the continued evolution of systems and reporting processes

This role combines technical financial control with strategic business partnering within a high-growth, multi-site professional services environment.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, with a proven track record in a senior finance role, operating within a strong financial control framework bringing solid technical accounting expertise. Commercially astute, you will be able to turn financial data into clear, actionable insight and have supported integration, transformation, or growth initiatives. Credibility at Board and senior leadership level is essential, as is a collaborative, pragmatic approach underpinned by integrity and close attention to detail.

How to Apply

This is a high-profile opportunity within a growing and ambitious firm. If you are motivated by operating in a results-oriented environment and wish to make a meaningful contribution to a business on a growth journey, please apply attaching your full CV and quoting your current remuneration details together with the reference number 10197