Job Description
Elevation Senior Finance are delighted to be partnering with Innovare Group, a successful and growing consultancy business as they look to recruit a Group Financial Controller.
Located in Millhouses, Sheffield, Innovare Group work with some of the largest infrastructure businesses in the World. Their team of industry leading specialists provide a variety of services ensuring the successful delivery of key infrastructure projects.This is a new and pivotal role for the business. They are looking for a commercially minded finance leader, who will work closely with the senior leadership team to support the continuing growth of the business, by providing accurate financial reporting and analysis.
Responsibilities will include:
Financial Leadership & Strategy
* Lead the day to day financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting across the Group
* Deliver insightful monthly and quarterly management accounts, along with weekly flash updates
* Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making and identify trends
* Take full ownership of the intercompany ledger, including forecasting and loan management
* Monitor KPIs and budget performance
Financial Operations & Control
* Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely reporting
* Oversee general ledger integrity
* Manage accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and banking functions
* Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations including VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax
* Direct intercompany reporting and financial submissions to external auditors
* Support and improve internal control frameworks in line with UK GAAP
Business Partnership & Commercial Insight
* Collaborate with project teams and directors to evaluate financial performance pre- and post-project
* Assist with pricing strategies, tenders, and commercial negotiations
* Recommend operational improvements and lead initiatives in automation and reporting tools
Key Skills / qualifications:
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
* Significant experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within consultancy or professional services
* Knowledge of UK accounting standards and intercompany financial governance
* Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight
* Strong IT skills including Excel
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Health cash planThis is a great opportunity for a strategic thinking Financial Controller to make a real difference as your expertise will help shape the future success in Innovare Group.If you would like to be considered for the excellent job opportunity, then please apply today or contact Steve Bruce for a confidential discussion on .