Financial Controller

Location: HQ Billericay, Essex. (On-site 3 days per week)

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Full time, permanent /Hybrid

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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A PE-backed, high-growth Business Services group in Essex is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to strengthen its Group Finance capability during an exciting period of change, investment, professionalisation and process enhancement.

This position reporting to the Group Finance Director, is critical within a growing multi-entity organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the monthly group consolidation across c.5 entities (Microsoft Dynamics 365), delivering accurate and timely P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow reporting.

• Partner with the Group FD in conducting robust monthly balance sheet reviews, ensuring integrity, consistency and control across all entities.

• Prepare subsidiary statutory accounts and ensure full compliance with relevant reporting and filing requirements.

Technical Accounting & Controls

• Maintain and oversee the Group Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations and periodic review.

• Prepare bank covenant reporting and respond to lender information requests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare and submit UK and Ireland VAT returns, ensuring compliance with applicable regulation.

• Support and coordinate the annual audit process, acting as a key contact for external auditors and ensuring timely preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Work closely with the Group FD to map, streamline and enhance group finance processes, supporting the development of a scalable, best-in-class finance function.

• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting frameworks, with a focus on strengthening controls, improving efficiency and enhancing data quality.
  

What we’re looking for:

• Strong technical finance and/or Group Reporting experience, ideally within a multi-entity and/or PE-backed environment.

• Demonstrable expertise in consolidations, statutory reporting, audit management and balance sheet control.

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or similar ERP systems) is desirable.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business, with the confidence to take ownership and drive process enhancements.
  

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.