Distinct is supporting our client through a critical period within Group Finance, requiring a highly hands-on Financial Controller to act as a true number two to the Group FC.
The business is a listed, multi-site organisation with offices in Leicester, offering a hybrid working model of three days on-site and the remainder from home.
This role will focus on stabilisation, control, and delivery rather than transformation. It's a standalone role with a strong focus on getting into the details.
The contract will run until the end of 2026.
You will:
Step into an environment where processes aren't fully defined and bring structure quickly
Take ownership of balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and group reporting support
Support consolidations, statutory reporting, and audit queries
Provide technical accounting guidance (including IFRS 16 and complex areas)
Work closely with a junior team, offering day-to-day direction and improving output quality
Identify and remediate control gaps, restoring discipline across finance processes
Support ERP/system activity, including data validation and process alignment
Act as a key problem solver, unblocking issues and keeping reporting on track
Rebuild control, consistency, and confidence in reporting
Ensure the business is in a stronger position ahead of year-end
About you:
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong background in financial control and reporting (IFRS 16)
Proven experience operating in complex, fast-paced, or multi-site environments
Confident in technical accounting and audit support
Experience supporting ERP or system changes
Comfortable working with incomplete information and ambiguity
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