Overview

We are looking for a Group Financial Controller to oversee global reporting, compliance, and financial control. This candidate will have experience of working within global organisations. This role is integral to driving high-quality financial management across multiple entities, while leading and developing a talented finance team.

Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid)

Must Have Skills

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Multi-entity global environment
• Managed a team of people
• Experience in consolidations

Key Responsibilities

Group Reporting & Compliance

• Lead group consolidations for management and statutory reporting under IFRS.
• Manage annual audits, internal controls, and compliance with international regulations.
• Take full responsibility for Head Office entity accounting.

Tax & Treasury

• Oversee corporate tax compliance and transfer pricing documentation.
• Work with advisors on planning and optimisation initiatives.
• Lead treasury operations, cash pooling, cash forecasting, and covenant reporting to lenders.

M&A & Integration

• Support financial due diligence and integration of acquired businesses.
• Lead purchase accounting and ensure alignment of reporting post-acquisition.

Systems & Processes

• Oversee ERP (NetSuite preferred) and consolidation tools (e.g., Prophix).
• Drive automation, process efficiency, and ensure data integrity across systems.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance control team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong IFRS expertise.
• Significant experience in senior finance roles within complex, multi-entity international organisations.
• Multi-entity global environment
• Proven background in group consolidations, audits, and corporate tax.
• Strong treasury and cash flow management experience.
• Hands-on M&A exposure including due diligence and integration (desirable).
• Advanced ERP knowledge (ideally NetSuite).
• (Desirable) Experience in private equity-backed environments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media and Software Development