Distinct is proud to support one of our long-standing clients in recruiting a Group Financial Controller. Location: Leicester (Hybrid) Contract: 10-12 months (possible permanent opportunity) Start Date: ASAP This pivotal leadership role, reporting to the CFO, is for someone who combines technical excellence with a genuine passion for people, culture, and doing things the right way. It is also an opportunity to step into a highly visible role at the heart of the finance leadership team, shaping how the business reports, governs, and grows. The Opportunity You will lead the Group''s financial accounting function, setting the standard for integrity, quality, and best practice across statutory reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and controlAct as a trusted partner to senior leaders and the Board, bringing clarity, insight, and sound judgement to complex financial mattersOwn the half-year and year-end processes, ensuring a smooth, well-governed audit experience and high-quality external reportingChampion strong financial controls while continuously improving processes, systems, and ways of working Leadership and Culture Lead and develop high-performing financial accounting, transactional, and credit control teams, creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and able to growRole-model professionalism, collaboration,n and accountability across the wider finance functionBuild strong relationships across finance, FPandA, and the wider business, encouraging open com