Group Financial Controller

Job description

REF: MR53855

Job Title: Group Financial Controller

Industry: Leading European Industrials Group

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Salary Guide: Six Figure Base + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a leading European Industrials group generating in excess of €30bn of revenue. Established in 2015 as the strategic platform for expanding the Group into the UK market, it has made several acquisitions and grown to be one of the largest independent groups in its sector, with an asset base that covers multiple technologies and a range of revenue streams.

Description

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Group Financial Controller is accountable for controllership, IFRS reporting, finance operations and the internal control environment within the Group. The role leads the accounting and finance operations function of the Group and countries, with main responsibilities covering external reporting and accounting, internal control and compliance, finance operations and M&A accounting.

Skills

The successful candidate for this Group Financial Controller role will be an ACA qualified accountant, or equivalent, with a strong academic profile and experience gained in a complex financial control role within a high growth, industrials or related group. You will have first class technical skills and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.

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Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity-backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Yorkshire

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

18-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English