Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller - Interim to Permanent
£800-£1000/day (interim) | £160k-£180k + bonus + benefits (perm)
Hybrid | ASAP Start

Radley Green is partnering with a global, PE-backed business recently acquired by a private equity firm. The company is building out its group reporting function, systems, and team, and is seeking a senior finance professional to lead this transformation.

This interim-to-perm role offers a rare opportunity to shape the finance structure of a high-growth, PE-backed organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a Group reporting function, systems, processes and teams
• Lead financial reporting under IFRS, ensuring high-quality quarterly and annual results.
• Own group policies, intercompany accounting, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee balance sheet and cash flow reporting, ensuring accuracy and robust regional review processes.
• Build and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Provide technical accounting leadership and act as a key finance contact across the business and board.
• Manage group audit to timely, issue-free completion.
• Lead and coach the central finance team and shared service operations.
• Enhance and optimise the group consolidation and reporting system.
• Support M&A, restructuring, and corporate development activities.

Candidate Profile:

• ACA (or equivalent), ideally trained in a top-tier firm or blue-chip environment.
• 10+ years’ experience, ideally as Group FC in a listed or PE-backed global business.
• Deep IFRS and consolidation expertise.
• Proven experience building a Group Finance function in a complex environment.
• Strong communicator with Board-level gravitas.
• Track record in fast-paced, high-growth and/or PE environments.

If you're ready to take on a high-impact role in a dynamic setting, please send your CV for immediate consideration.