Group Financial Controller

Bedford, United Kingdom Posted on 02/12/2026

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Job Description

Privately Owned Group of Companies - Wholesale Distribution & Subsidiaries

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience) + benefits

About the Group

This is a long established, privately owned group of companies with a strong presence in wholesale distribution and two additional subsidiary businesses. The organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and operational refinement, and now seeks a highly capable Group Financial Controller to provide leadership, clarity and strategic financial direction across the group.

Reporting to: Managing Director; working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, this role is central to strengthening financial performance, enhancing reporting quality and ensuring the business continues to operate with discipline, transparency and confidence.

The Opportunity

This is not a passive reporting role. It's a hands on, commercially engaged position for an experienced financial leader who thrives in a dynamic, owner managed environment. You will bring rigour, insight and challenge-supporting the MD in shaping decisions, driving performance and embedding best in class financial processes across the group.

Key Responsibilities

Performance, Reporting & Insight

• Develop and enhance financial reporting frameworks, KPIs and dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management.
• Identify trends, opportunities and risks, providing proactive recommendations to the MD and SLT.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Review and refine financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability.
• Champion best practice across finance operations, systems and reporting tools.
• Support the integration and alignment of financial processes across the group's subsidiaries.
• Work closely with the Managing Director as a trusted advisor on financial and commercial matters.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding and accountability.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous growth.

Requirements

About You

We're looking for a seasoned, confident and commercially minded financial professional who has operated at Group FC level (or equivalent) within a privately owned or entrepreneurial environment.

You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proven experience overseeing multi entity financial operations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a disciplined approach to controls and compliance.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to translate numbers into meaningful insight.
• The confidence to challenge, influence and support an MD and senior stakeholders.
• A hands on approach-comfortable rolling up your sleeves while maintaining strategic oversight.
• Experience within wholesale, distribution, manufacturing or similar sectors (highly advantageous).

Why Join?

Work directly with an engaged, forward thinking Managing Director.

Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a growing group.

Enjoy the autonomy, visibility and impact that only a privately owned business can offer.

Be part of a leadership team that values clarity, accountability and continuous improvement.