Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Location: Milton Keynes (minimum 4 days per week in the office)
Salary: Competitive Benefits

Pareto FM is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to lead the financial control reporting governance and finance transformation agenda across the Group.

This is a critical leadership role with responsibility for the financial control framework across Pareto FM and its subsidiary operations. Reporting into the CFO youll oversee the core finance engine ensuring strong governance accurate reporting robust controls and a continuous improvement mindset across the finance function.

Were looking for a technically strong finance leader who combines operational grip with a passion for process improvement team development and modern ways of working including leveraging AI and technology to drive efficiency and insight.

What youll be doing

Youll take ownership of the Groups financial control and reporting function including:

• Leading the financial control function across Pareto FM and subsidiary entities

• Overseeing all transactional finance activities ensuring strong controls and performance across Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes

• Managing the month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accurate and timely reporting

• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts and financial reporting

• Owning group consolidations including intercompany accounting and eliminations

• Leading the production of statutory accounts and managing the external audit process

• Taking responsibility for VAT CIS and Treasury compliance and governance

• Ensuring strong balance sheet control reconciliations and financial discipline

• Implementing and maintaining finance policies controls and standard operating procedures

• Identifying opportunities to improve processes controls and systems across the finance function

• Leading finance transformation initiatives including process redesign automation and system improvements

• Supporting strategic decision-making alongside the CFO and wider leadership team

• Developing and mentoring the finance team driving accountability capability and performance

• Supporting integration and standardisation across Pareto FM and subsidiary businesses

What were looking for

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent)

• Minimum 8 years post-qualified experience (PQE)

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller including at least:

  • Two prior Financial Controller roles or

  • A minimum of five years operating at Financial Controller level

• Strong technical accounting expertise including:

  • Statutory reporting

  • Group consolidations

  • Audit management

  • Intercompany accounting

• Experience managing month-end and year-end processes within a multi-entity environment

• Strong knowledge of VAT CIS Treasury and financial controls

• Proven track record of improving finance processes controls and team performance

• Previous people management experience including developing and leading finance teams

• Strong Excel and finance systems capability

• Ability to commute to Milton Keynes and work from the office a minimum of four days per week

Desirable

• Background within a B2B services environment such as Facilities Management Engineering Services Property Services or Contract-led businesses

• Experience supporting acquisitions integrations or business transformation projects

• Experience working within a group structure or shared service environment

• Experience using Sage Intacct

• Experience designing or improving finance operating models and control frameworks

Technology & Innovation

Were looking for someone who embraces modern finance practices and has an understanding of or genuine interest in AI-supported ways of working. Youll be comfortable exploring how automation AI and technology can improve reporting quality efficiency controls and decision-making across the finance function.

Leadership Style

Youll be:

• A credible and confident finance leader

• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail

• Organised and calm under pressure

• Commercially aware and pragmatic

• Improvement-focused and willing to challenge legacy processes

• Adaptable and resilient in a changing environment

• Committed to high standards of control accuracy and accountability

Why Join Pareto FM

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future finance function of a growing business. Youll have the autonomy to drive meaningful change influence strategic decision-making develop a talented team and help build a finance operation that is scalable efficient and fit for the future.

If youre an experienced Financial Controller looking for a broad high-impact leadership role where you can combine technical excellence with transformation and team development wed love to hear from you.