Group Financial Controller

Stanton House is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed professional services business. Backed by a highly respected mid-market PE fund, the business is well-positioned for significant growth, with a clear strategic roadmap and strong financial support. Following the appointment of a new CFO, we're now seeking a dynamic and hands-on Group Financial Controller to help shape and scale the finance function during this exciting phase.

As Group Financial Controller, you will play a key leadership role-guiding a geographically diverse finance team across the UK, USA, Argentina, and Slovakia. You'll focus on building a scalable, efficient finance function by driving automation, improving processes, and strengthening internal capabilities.

You'll act as a strategic partner to the CFO, contributing to M&A activity, integration, and overall business performance. This is a high-impact role ideal for a commercially aware finance leader looking to step into a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global finance team, fostering continuous improvement and accountability.
• Transition finance operations in-house where feasible, reducing reliance on external providers.
• Complete acquisition integration, aligning systems, data, and reporting processes.
• Automate financial processes to reduce month-end timelines and support future growth.
• Establish strong cash management frameworks, forecasting, and covenant reporting.
• Manage working capital, including billing, collections, and supplier payments.
• Implement consistent financial controls, policies, and balance sheet integrity.
• Deliver insightful monthly reporting, variance analysis, and cost breakdowns.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, ensuring high-quality, reliable data.
• Partner with HR to ensure accurate reporting of headcount, compensation, and people data.
• Enhance the NetSuite platform and reporting capabilities, managing third-party vendors.
• Support M&A activity including due diligence, integration, and financial modelling.
• Own statutory reporting and Group consolidations under IFRS.
• Lead the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Support management of banking facilities and financial compliance.
• Manage FX exposure, group cash balances, and the rollout of a new global payment

In order to success in the role

• Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent)
• Experience: Significant experience in senior finance roles (Controller/VP), ideally in a PE-backed or leveraged environment
• M&A: Proven experience with acquisition onboarding, including financial and tax integration
• International Exposure: Especially with US operations and managing global teams
• Industry Knowledge: Background in B2B services
• Systems: Strong NetSuite and ERP experience; familiarity with PowerBI is desirable
• Technical Expertise: Deep IFRS knowledge, statutory reporting, and tax compliance
• Cash Management: Strong understanding of working capital and cash flow dynamic
• Leadership: Able to build, inspire, and develop a high-performing international team
• Analytical Strength: Comfortable with data-driven decision-making and performance analysis
• Agility: Thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Tech-Savvy: Passion for leveraging technology to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
• Commercial Acumen: Genuine interest in the industry and the future growth of the business

If you feel your experience matches the criteria above, we'd love to hear from you. Due to a high volume of applications, we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.