Head of Financial Control

I’m partnering exclusively with a thriving, high-growth business to appoint a commercially astute Head of Financial Control. This is a critical leadership hire that will play a central role in supporting the business through continued expansion, investment, and transformation.

With impressive year-on-year growth and increasing complexity, this organisation is investing heavily in its people, systems, and finance capability. This is a brilliant opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function and be part of shaping its future from the ground up.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves the technical side of finance but also thrives when leading, mentoring, and improving systems.

You’ll take the lead on financial reporting, controls, audit readiness, and compliance while overseeing a growing team. Alongside that, you’ll drive process improvements, integrate new acquisitions, and embed smarter, scalable ways of working.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ownership of all monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring IFRS/UK GAAP compliance

• Audit management – main point of contact for external auditors

• Oversight of all internal controls, governance, and risk frameworks

• Leading systems improvements and finance transformation initiatives

• Supporting M&A integration and aligning new businesses with group standards

• Mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team

• Delivering insightful reporting and analysis to guide senior leadership decisions

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical knowledge

• Experience preparing statutory accounts and leading audits

• Proven track record of process improvement and systems implementation

• A confident leader who builds trust and empowers teams

• High attention to detail with a proactive, commercially aware mindset

• Strong communicator who can operate comfortably at board level

Why This Role?

This is a rare chance to step into a finance leadership role with real influence. You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders, shape how finance supports the business, and be part of a forward-thinking leadership team.

If you’re looking for a dynamic, delivery-focused role where you can bring both technical and strategic impact – I’d love to hear from you.