Group Financial Controller

at  Eque2

POSITION SUMMARY

The Group Financial Controller is new role, reporting directly to the CFO and collaborating closely with the Head of FP&A as we drive rapid growth across the group through both organic expansion and acquisitions.
We’re looking for someone who can dive into the details but also step back to think strategically and understand the broader business landscape.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation from a Top 10 accounting firm and have progressed into a Group Reporting or Financial Controller role. They should possess high aspirations and the emotional intelligence (EQ) to thrive in a mid-market private equity environment. Experience in a Private Equity-backed business or SaaS would be advantageous but is not essential.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
• Audit & Reporting Experience: Background in audit, accounts preparation, and creating/reporting financial statements beyond audit processes.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP with proven technical accounting and statutory reporting skills.
• Proactive and Hands-On: Demonstrable experience in a dynamic, hands-on role, particularly in stakeholder management.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Diligent with strong attention to detail, able to analyse complex financial information effectively.
• Strong Systems Skills: Comfortable working with various financial systems and tools.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilient Under Pressure: Ability to maintain high attention to detail while working at pace under pressure.

• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit of the consolidation process, addressing queries promptly to avoid delays.
• Financial Statements: Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group and oversee the timely completion of statutory financial statements for subsidiaries.
• Technical Accounting: Prepare technical accounting papers as required by group management and auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Compliance and Reporting: Maintain a strong understanding of tax and UK reporting compliance requirements, including submissions to HMRC, Companies House, and other regulatory bodies.
• Technical Support: Serve as a point of contact throughout the Group for technical accounting and reporting queries. Review and assess the impact of new developments in financial governance and related regulatory frameworks on the Group.
• Financial Control and Process Improvement: Ensure adherence to financial control frameworks and continuously improve existing processes. Promote best practices pragmatically to enhance both efficiency and quality of outputs.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Develop and maintain a robust process for monitoring balance sheet reconciliations performed by the wider Finance team.
• Accounting Policies and Procedures: Oversee the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures related to costs and capital expenditure (capex), including drafting accounting papers where necessary.
• Cash Flow Management: Ensure effective management of company-level cash flow, optimising financial resources to support operational needs.
• Expansion and Strategic Projects: Assist the CFO with the Group’s expansion plans, including M&A projects and other related initiatives.
• Systems Implementation: Support the CFO in the implementation and upgrade of financial systems.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the transactional finance team, including credit control, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.