Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Burton-on-Trent (with occasional UK & International travel)

Hybrid - 3 days per week at site

Full-time | £65,000 - £75,000 + Car allowance + Benefits

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Are you a seasoned finance leader ready to shape the future of a high-growth, contract-led business?

We’re exclusively recruiting for a strategic, commercially astuteGroup Financial Controllerto drive transformation across a complex, multi-entity group. This is a high-impact role leading financial operations, systems implementation, and strategic business partnering - with visibility across senior leadership and operational teams.

Financial Systems & Reporting Transformation

• Lead the successful Group-wide implementation of Sage Intacct, ensuring minimal disruption to business continuity
• Design and develop real-time dashboards, automated reporting tools, and actionable KPIs across project and commercial performance
• Optimise system configuration for contract accounting, project costing and revenue recognition

Financial Control & Compliance

• Oversee the full month-end process, including WIP, deferred income, revenue recognition and accruals
• Manage quarterly and annual reporting with external partners and internal stakeholders
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS
• Lead the external audit process and manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and support a finance team of four, driving high performance, resilience and career development
• Champion cross-training, succession planning and a culture of continuous improvement
• Foster a collaborative, empowered team environment with high levels of accountability

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders across operations, commercial, and project teams
• Provide financial modelling, pricing support, and bid analysis on tenders and strategic investments
• Prepare and deliver clear financial insights to the executive team, highlighting key risks and opportunities

Process Improvement & Procurement Integration

• Collaborate with procurement and commercial functions to streamline invoice approval and supplier onboarding
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reduce inefficiencies, and embed financial discipline across the Group

About You:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 10+ years in senior finance roles
• Strong background in project or contract accounting (engineering, industrial, construction or related sectors)
• Demonstrated success in implementing financial systems - Sage Intacct highly desirable
• Confident in cost control, audit preparation, financial compliance and reporting (UK GAAP / IFRS)
• Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery style, and a passion for developing people and process

If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a high-growth environment — we’d love to speak with you.

Contact the Eaton Syalon team in confidence to find out more.