<![CDATA[Financial Controller]]>Ruby Group are looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to join a small but growing PE backed business. You will report directly to the Group Finance Director, combining operational and strategic responsibilities across financial reporting, process improvement, and cashflow forecasting. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role in a high-growth, purpose-driven business and help build strong financial foundations.

In this role, you will supervise a team of three, coaching and developing junior members of the finance team. Oversee monthly and annual reporting, including group consolidation and intercompany reconciliations, coordinate overseas accounting to meet deadlines, and lead the annual audit, budgeting, and reforecasting processes. You will manage cashflow forecasting, payments, and treasury operations, while. You will also be responsible for enhancing internal controls, driving process improvements, implementing finance automation, and ensuring client contracting is timely and accurate.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with solid post-qualification experience, preferably as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in high-growth environments. You will have strong leadership skills, excellent technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with finance platforms such as Xero. You thrive in fast-paced, change-driven environments, are a strong communicator, and work with integrity. Hybrid working 2-3 days a week in the office. To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch with the team.

]]><![CDATA[Group Financial Controller]]>Ruby Group are looking for a strategic and hands-on Group Financial Controller to join a high-growth fintech business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing financial control, compliance, and reporting across the group, while driving process improvements and supporting the next phase of growth.

In this role, you will own the integrity of group financials, lead a high-performing team, and partner with senior stakeholders to align financial control objectives with business goals. You’ll manage month-end close, group consolidation, and statutory reporting, while ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own group financials and design close processes and reporting packs.
  • Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Lead and mentor the financial control team, fostering continuous improvement.
  • Oversee day-to-day finance operations and treasury management.
  • Manage month-end close, group consolidation, and management reporting.
  • Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies for compliance.
  • Ensure timely submission of tax returns (Corporation, VAT, PAYE, R&D).
  • Partner with business units on accounting implications for new products.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and adapt financial control frameworks accordingly.

About You:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with proven experience in financial control.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Experience with accounting systems and technology solutions.
  • Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity.
  • Previous experience in financial services or EMI-licensed organisations desirable.

Our client offers an excellent working environment, hybrid working 2/3 days in the office. Please get in touch or click on the link to apply.

]]><![CDATA[Financial Accountant ]]>Ruby Group are looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to join a leading professional services firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure across financial reporting, statutory compliance, and process improvement in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will assist senior finance team members with month-end and year-end processes, management accounts, and statutory reporting. You’ll also take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, payroll journals, and cashflow forecasting, while supporting audits and tax compliance. The position includes line management responsibilities and offers scope to develop a wide-ranging skillset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close, including management accounts.
  • Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts and statutory financial statements.
  • Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Manage payroll journals and intercompany payments.
  • Support statutory audits and respond to audit queries.
  • Review VAT accounting and assist with PSA and P11D submissions.
  • Line-manage two junior team members and provide guidance.
  • Drive process improvements and support ad hoc analysis requests.

About You:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with accounting systems (Oracle NetSuite, Qlik desirable).
  • Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing a busy workload.

This is a hybrid working role, 3 days a week in the office. Career progression is offered as you will have the opportunity to move into a divisional FM position. 

]]><![CDATA[Finance Manager]]>Ruby Group are looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Finance Manager to join a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality business. This is a pivotal mid-senior role, combining hands-on financial operations with leadership responsibilities, offering real scope to make an impact and grow with the company. In this role, you will lead day-to-day finance operations, oversee financial and management accounting, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of group reporting. You will manage a team of two Management Accountants and work closely with the CFO to deliver robust financial reporting, cashflow management, and process improvements across a portfolio of 40+ trading sites. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in line with FRS 102.
  • Oversee statutory accounts, corporation tax computations, and annual audit processes.
  • Ensure timely completion of VAT, PAYE, and other HMRC submissions.
  • Deliver accurate management accounts, site-level P&Ls, and variance analysis.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated group reporting.
  • Own weekly cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
  • Drive process automation and efficiency improvements across finance systems.
  • Mentor and develop a team of two Management Accountants.

 About You:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience.
  • Strong grounding in financial and management accounting.
  • Proven experience in statutory accounts, tax computations, and audit coordination.
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Business Central, Xero).
  • Hospitality or multi-site experience preferred but not essential.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

This is a Hybrid working role, 2/3 days a week in the office. Our client offers an excellent working environment and the chance to progress your career. 

]]><![CDATA[Head of FP&A ]]>Ruby Group are looking for an experienced finance professional to lead the FP&A function within a global, multi-division manufacturing business. This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial planning and analysis across the group while remaining hands-on with key deliverables. In this role, you will manage a team of six Management Accountants and act as a financial business partner to senior stakeholders. You’ll oversee the preparation of tailored financial reporting, monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and five-year plans. You will also drive efficiency through system improvements and deliver insightful analysis to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the FP&A team and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and business performance analysis.
  • Manage annual budgeting and long-term planning processes.
  • Develop financial models and provide clear insights for strategic decisions.
  • Drive process improvements and system optimisation (e.g., JDE or similar).
  • Partner with senior managers across multiple divisions.

About You:

  • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
  • Proven experience in FP&A within a complex, global commercial environment.
  • Strong track record in financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis.
  • Skilled in financial modelling and interpreting data for decision-making.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach.

This is a hybrid working role, two days a week in the office. Our client offers excellent benefits and working environment.

 

]]><![CDATA[Financial Controller]]>Ruby Group are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead and develop a high-performing finance team within a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, offering the chance to shape financial operations and drive continuous improvement. In this role, you will manage statutory and regulatory reporting across multiple entities, oversee treasury and capital functions, and ensure compliance with accounting, audit, tax, and legal requirements. You will lead the preparation of statutory accounts, manage debt covenant reporting, and maintain robust internal controls. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor on technical accounting treatments and support accurate forecasting and planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver statutory accounts and regulatory reports to strict deadlines.
  • Oversee AP/AR, treasury, and capital functions ensuring strong control environment.
  • Manage debt covenant compliance and liquidity through active treasury management.
  • Lead audit processes and maintain relationships with auditors and tax advisors.
  • Drive process improvements, ERP enhancements, and financial best practice.
  • Provide leadership and development to a team of 4 direct reports.

About You:

  • ACA (or equivalent) qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, tax, and VAT; working knowledge of IFRS.
  • Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles.
  • Skilled in influencing at all levels and explaining complex financial issues clearly.
  • Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions focused.

This is a hybrid working role, 3 days a week in the office, Excellent benefits including private medical insurance, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.

]]><![CDATA[Senior Technical Accounting Manager]]>Ruby Group are currently working with a rapidly growing international organisation within the insurance and financial services sector who are looking to appoint a Senior Technical Accounting Manager on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly acquisitive and evolving business that has continued to experience strong growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions. The organisation has established a strong reputation within its market and offers a modern and collaborative working environment alongside genuine long-term career progression opportunities. The position is fully remote with occasional travel into their Central London office, typically once every fortnight, and will report directly into the senior finance leadership team and directors.

The Senior Technical Accounting Manager will play a key role in supporting the group finance function across a range of technical accounting, IFRS and reporting matters. Responsibilities will include supporting the preparation and review of group and statutory reporting, providing technical accounting guidance across the business, assisting with acquisition accounting and integration activity, reviewing accounting treatments and policies, and partnering closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation. The role will also support a variety of ongoing projects linked to the continued expansion of the group and will offer broad exposure across a complex international finance environment.

The successful candidate will ideally be ACA qualified and trained within a Big Four environment, with a strong background across technical accounting, IFRS and group reporting. Previous experience gained within a large corporate, private equity backed or acquisitive environment would be highly advantageous. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders, and a proactive and commercially minded approach. In return, the business offers an excellent benefits package, outstanding long-term progression opportunities and the chance to join a highly regarded organisation during an exciting phase of growth.

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