Group Financial Controller

Shape the Future of a Growing, PE-Backed Group

DD Group is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to join our Senior Finance Leadership team during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

This is a high-impact role for a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, controls, and strategic initiatives across a complex group structure.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience working in a Private Equity-backed business. Exposure to the pace, reporting requirements, investor expectations, and commercial focus of a PE environment will be highly advantageous and is considered a strong differentiator for this role.

This opportunity would suit someone looking to step into a broad and influential position with significant visibility across the organisation, including exposure to M&A activity, lender reporting, treasury management, and strategic finance projects.

The Opportunity

As Group Financial Controller, you will lead the delivery of accurate and timely consolidated reporting across the DD Group, while ensuring robust financial governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Operating as a strategic partner to the Group CFO you will play a key role in supporting growth initiatives, strengthening controls, and enhancing reporting capabilities across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant who combines attention to detail with commercial awareness and leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and accuracy of monthly consolidated group accounts
• Deputise for the Group CFO where required
• Oversee treasury management, cashflow forecasting, working capital, and banking relationships
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory reporting, HMRC requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Manage external audit processes and relationships with advisors, banks, and HMRC
• Support M&A activity including due diligence, completion accounts, and post-acquisition integration
• Drive continuous improvement in controls, reporting processes, and financial governance
• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team
• Deliver lender and stakeholder reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Support the ongoing development of group reporting systems and data capabilities

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and resilient finance leader who can operate effectively within a dynamic and evolving organisation.

Essential:

• ACA / ACCA / equivalent qualified accountant
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and consolidation experience
• Experience operating within a complex multi-entity group structure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
• Advanced Excel capability
• Qualified by experience

Highly Advantageous:

• Previous experience within a Private Equity-backed business
• Exposure to PE reporting cycles, lender reporting, and investor-focused environments
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or business transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of treasury, international tax, customs, commodities, and duty regulations
• Experience with Cognos/TM1 or similar reporting tools

Why Join DD Group?

At DD Group, you’ll join a business with ambitious growth plans, a collaborative leadership team, and the opportunity to genuinely influence the direction of the finance function.

This role offers:

• Significant exposure to Senior Leadership and strategic projects
• A varied and commercially focused remit
• The opportunity to shape processes and drive improvements
• A fast-paced and ambitious environment where your contribution will make a real impact

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a growing PE-backed organisation, we would love to hear from you.