Group Financial Controller

1 week ago


Reading UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Eton Bridge Partners Ltd Full time

Eton Bridge Partners are working in partnership with a high-growth, PE backed business looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This role is the true No 2 to the CFO with significant influence in a business with a target exit date in 3 years. It is an extremely broad role and would serve as an excellent springboard to FD / CFO in the future.


The Group Financial Controller will hold broad responsibility across the group and alongside the core finance duties will take ownership for a wide range of commercial improvement projects to support the next phase of transformation and growth as they gear towards exit. The business is already turning over in the region of £100m and boasts 20% EBITDA. Therefore, you would be joining a business which is already well-established, successful and you will help it get to the next level.


Location: West Berkshire - 3 days a week office based

Compensation: circa £120k base (negotiable) plus car allowance, 25% bonus and other benefits (potential for future equity)


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage finance team; group reporting and FP&A, partnering with regional controllers
  • Supporting on projects; M&A, transfer pricing, set up of overseas entities, exit readiness
  • Responsible for financial reporting; monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, bank covenant, strategic analysis
  • Develop KPIs and metrics as well as effective measures of efficiency to help drive growth
  • Manage group tax requirements and relationship with external advisors
  • Manage audit delivery and relationship with the audit partner
  • Supporting outsource partners globally
  • Manage working capital balances for the Group and delivery of cash targets and debt servicing


Candidate Profile:

  • Qualified Accountant (practice trained ACA/CA or equivalent)
  • 8-10 years plus PQE
  • Exposure to M&A
  • Strong technical skills; IFRS, revenue accounting, FX, interest accounting
  • Has been involved with transformation projects
  • Has the gravitas to lead and present to stakeholders



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