Group Financial Controller

Stanton House; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

Stanton House is partnering with a leading Private Equity backed UK network service provider. With 1 thousand of site locations, connected buildings, and outdoor networks, our client supports some of the UK's most challenging wireless environments.

They are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Group Financial Controller to join their fast-growing team. This is a critical leadership role, where you will have the opportunity to transform financial operations, drive automation, and build a best-in-class finance function within a high-growth, private equity-backed environment.

If you have a strong track record in financial control, financial operations, and transformation within services-based business, this role offers an exciting chance to make a real impact from the ground up.

Minimum Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) - ACA preferred
• Proven track record of transforming financial operations in a scalable business
• Experience in technology/services/infrastructure ideally within a PE/VC-backed environment
• Strong expertise in UK GAAP, financial governance, and compliance
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O and financial systems
• Strategic thinker with a process improvement mindset and ability to drive change
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly preparation of consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with UK GAAP.
• Lead cash flow management and financial resource optimisation.
• Manage financial control frameworks, ensuring process efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee transactional finance, payroll, treasury, and cash flow management (AP & AR), driving automation and efficiency.
• Lead and implement project accounting and reporting.
• Ensure audit readiness and lead external audits.
• Oversee tax strategy, transfer pricing, and R&D tax credit claims.
• Maintain compliance with UK reporting requirements and global financial governance.
• Strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Lead the strategic direction of financial systems, implementing best-in-class finance platforms.
• Drive digital transformation within finance, particularly in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Enhance data integrity, reporting, and automation across finance functions.
• Lead and mentor a finance team of ~4 FTE, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Drive team development and professional growth, ensuring scalability as the business grows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the CTO, COO, and Sales teams.
• Support M&A activities, funding requirements, and post-acquisition integrations.
• Implement scalable financial governance for acquired businesses.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall unfortunately be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.