Group Financial Controller Permanent NEW

Group Financial Controller

c£100,000 + 25% bonus + benefits

PE Backed Digital Technology

Central London – Hybrid

This established Digital sector disruptor has proven to be immensely popular across the investor community with yet another year of incredible growth and success forecast for 2025. The time to join is now, with significant YoY growth, exciting products being rolled out and multiple capex projects underway to re-enforce its market position.

As part of the ongoing growth of the business, this well-funded, highly entrepreneurial and fast paced company is now seeking a Group Financial Controller to play a key role in driving continued professionalisation and business growth.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the role includes:

• Lead and mentor a financial control & finance operations team of 5, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Identify and execute improved efficiency opportunities across process, systems and people.
• Take ownership of the financial control and finance operations environment, empowered by the business to create a function suitable for a rapid growth, PE backed business
• Oversee the monthly preparation of consolidated financial statements and working papers.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in financial reporting (UK GAAP).
• Lead cash flow management and optimisation of financial resources.
• Manage financial control frameworks, ensuring process efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee transactional finance, payroll, treasury, and cash flow management (AP & AR), transforming and automating these areas.
• Lead and implement on project accounting and reporting

• Ensure audit readiness, lead and coordinate external audits.
• Maintain compliance with tax regulations, UK reporting requirements, and global financial governance.
• Oversee tax strategy, transfer pricing, and R&D tax credit claims.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key directorates, including CTO, COO, and Sales teams.
• Strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.

• Lead the strategic direction of financial systems, ensuring the implementation of best-in-class finance platforms.
• Drive finance digital transformation and automation to enhance efficiency. Particularly in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and accounting tech.
• Work closely with technology teams to enhance data integrity, reporting, and automation across finance functions.

• Support the Group’s expansion through M&A activities, future funding requirements and post-acquisition integrations.
• Implement scalable financial governance and processes for acquired businesses.

The required candidate profile:

• Proven track record of transforming Financial operations for a fast paced, scalable company
• Qualified accountant with immediate gravitas, impressive communication skills, obvious drive, curiosity and intellectual horsepower. ACA preferred.
• Demonstrable ability in building and developing high-performing finance teams.
• An innate ability to map and drive best practice financial control methodology and behaviours
• Background in audit and statutory reporting.
• Expertise in UK GAAP, and financial governance.
• Experience in Technology/XaaS businesses, ideally within a PE/VC-backed environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, financial systems (ideally Microsoft D365 F&O).

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Process improvement mindset with a proactive approach to change.