Group Financial Controller
Michael Page are delighted to partner the Original Fit Factory on a retained basis to recruit a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and strategic planning for a growing organisation. This role, based in Glasgow, You will take ownership of the Group's financial control framework, lead a developing finance team, and provide strategic insight to support ongoing growth, including potential corporate activity.
Client Details
The Original Fit Factory is a Glasgow-headquartered, next-generation health, fitness, and well-being group that has rapidly evolved into a global, multi-platform business. Founded in 2016, the company has built a fully integrated ecosystem spanning digital platforms, physical experiences, wearable technology, and content production, all designed to support individuals at every stage of their well-being journey.
Driven by innovation and an ambitious growth strategy, the business has scaled internationally, now serving millions of users across multiple geographies. Its model combines proprietary technology, data-led insight, and strategic acquisitions to deliver a diversified portfolio of products and services across fitness, wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle.
At its core, The Original Fit Factory is building a connected ecosystem that integrates physical and digital experiences, enabling customers to engage with their health and well-being in a personalised and accessible way. With continued investment in technology, platforms, and global expansion, the Group is positioning itself as a leading player in the future of well-being.
Description
The successful candidate will likely have the follow repsonsibilites:
Financial Leadership & Strategy:
- Provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership to support growth and decision-making
- Partner with key stakeholders across the business to enhance financial performance
- Support business planning and long-term financial strategy
- Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting at Group level
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes
- Lead multi-currency consolidation of Group accounts
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and all relevant accounting standards
- Lead IFRS audit processes and manage external audit relationships
- Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and internal control frameworks
- Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency
- Optimise finance systems and reporting processes
- Lead and develop the finance function across multiple business units
- Build a high-performing team culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and wider corporate finance initiatives
The Successful candidate will likely have the following profile:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Strong IFRS expertise, including audit experience
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a Group structure
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, tax, and compliance frameworks
- Experience working with financial systems and ERP platforms
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
- Proven leadership and team development capability
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits. Please register your interest and apply for a further confidential conversation with Kyle Maxwell.
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