Financial Controller - Group Reporting & Team Leadership
Location: Coventry, UK
Salary: Up to £85k (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Full Time Permanent
Working hours: 40 Hours a Week - Flexible Hybrid Working
About the role
As Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role at the heart of Idverde's UK finance function. Leading a team of 7 talented professionals, you'll take ownership of financial control and group reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight at every stage. This is more than just a reporting role, you'll work closely with senior leadership to shape strategic decisions through robust consolidation, detailed balance sheet reviews, and proactive cash flow management.
As idverde continues to grow through acquisitions, you'll also lead on integrating new entities, optimising processes, and creating a best-in-class finance environment. It's a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role in a business where finance is truly valued and your leadership can make a real difference.
Responsibilities
* Manage a team of 7, including 3 Financial Accountants and 3 Assistant Financial Accountants, and provide coaching and development to ensure a high-performing team.
* Oversee monthly group consolidation, ensuring UK financials are finalised by Day 5 and reporting to the group by Day 8, with a focus on balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow reporting.
* Identify and implement process improvements in financial operations and reporting to increase efficiency and accuracy.
* Provide strategic insights and detailed analysis to senior leadership on financial performance and reporting, including balance sheet reviews and cash flow management.
* Support the integration of acquisitions, ensuring seamless consolidation of financial data across the group.
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with ample post-qualified experience and a strong foundation in group consolidation, month-end close, and technical reporting.
* Team leadership experience, with a proven track record of managing, coaching, and developing finance teams through periods of change and process improvement.
* Background in fast-paced, multi-entity environment, ideally PE-backed or within the retail sector, where adaptability and hands-on involvement are key.
* Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence at a senior level; experience with SAP FC or similar reporting systems is highly desirable.
Why join us?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
* Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
* Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
* Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
* Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
Benefits
* Role-specific benefits: Car Allowance
* Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
* Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
* Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
* Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
* Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
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