Group Financial Controller - Leeds, West Yorkshire

03 February 20252025-02-03
West Yorkshire

Group Financial Controller 

A brilliant business with an entrepreneurial leadership team and an ambitious future.

This newly created role presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a period of rapid growth and transformational change. As Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in evolving the Finance function to meet the needs of a more corporate environment, focusing on financial accounting, reporting, and tax optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all aspects of financial accounting, audits, and taxes (PAYE, VAT, CT, and annual returns), building capability within the team and reducing reliance on external advisers.
  • Oversee statutory accounts preparation, audit processes, and compliance.
  • Act as the go-to tax expert, managing HMRC engagement, investment tax treatments, and other tax matters.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives, including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management, while supporting funding solutions and external reporting.
  • Shape and uphold Group accounting policies, ensuring clarity and consistency.
  • Build and nurture relationships with external partners, including auditors, banks, and advisers.
  • Drive continuous improvement, enhancing processes and reporting.
  • Mentor and develop team members, promoting growth, collaboration, and succession planning.
  • Reimagine the AR function, introducing fresh leadership and innovative practices.

About You:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred, ideally Big 4 trained).
  • 5+ years’ experience as a Group Financial Controller.
  • Strong communicator and relationship-builder with a collaborative leadership style.
  • Analytical thinker with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Empathetic and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience in the healthcare sector is advantageous.

This role is ideal for a values-driven leader ready to shape a high-performing team and leave a lasting legacy in a growing organisation.

Please message gillian@pratappartnership.com for full details