Group Financial Controller

Harper May is partnering with a well-established IT services group delivering managed technology solutions across multiple markets. With a growing footprint and a focus on innovation, the business is now seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead group-wide financial reporting, consolidate multi-entity operations, and support senior leadership in shaping future strategy.

Role Overview: The Group Financial Controller will take ownership of consolidated reporting across the group, oversee all compliance and financial control activities, and play a key role in supporting commercial planning and decision-making. This is a critical role for a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional looking to step into a broader group-level leadership position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production of accurate and timely group management accounts, consolidations, and board reporting

• Manage the year-end statutory reporting process, including liaison with auditors and external advisors

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure full compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

• Lead group budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

• Monitor financial performance across business units and support key commercial decisions

• Drive improvements in systems, reporting structures, and finance operations as the business scales

• Manage intercompany reconciliations and support group-wide cash flow and working capital oversight

• Mentor and develop the finance team across multiple entities

Candidate Profile:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience

• Strong background in financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance

• Experience working in multi-entity or international group environments, ideally within IT services or technology

• Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards (FRS 102 or IFRS)

• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and commercial acumen

• Confident communicator with experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams