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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