Coach House is an established, 50-year-old business operating as a wholesaler and distributor of design led homewares and accessories largely across the UK, Ireland and also across the world. The business is a family affair, having started as a sole trader in West Yorkshire in 1975, and growing over time into a state-of-the-art distribution facility in Altham, Lancashire. The business has enjoyed a stable period of growth over the years as well as a stable leadership team, but due to a retirement of a longstanding business partner, the business is now looking to recruit a number one in finance - a Group Financial Controller. The business is product led, client facing and requires someone more than willing to be hands on and in the business five days a week. Clearly there will be times where you may have appointments or you need to let someone in to fix a boiler etc etc, and allowances will be made for that, but in the main this role requires someone able, and hopefully enthusiastic about being on site in and among the business. Unfortunately, if you require hybrid working or flexible allowances this will not be the perfect role for you. The Group Financial Controller job leads a finance team and will report to and work closely with the Directors of the business. This role has been titled Group Financial Controller because though this is a senior and essential part of the leadership of the group, ultimately business strategy and the final decision making will remain with the