Financial Controller

Job Description:

Financial Controller 

High‑Growth, Private Equity–Backed Group

A highly acquisitive Private Equity firm is expanding its finance leadership bench and is seeking an exceptional finance professional to help drive performance across a fast‑growing portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑visibility role where your work directly shapes value creation, operational excellence, and future acquisitions.

 

The Opportunity

 

You’ll join a dynamic, PE‑backed environment where pace, precision, and commercial thinking skills are essential. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead financial operations, strengthen controls, and support integration across newly acquired businesses.

 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in change, enjoys building structure, and wants to accelerate their career in a high‑growth investment environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

 

• Lead day‑to‑day financial operations across multiple business units
  
• Manage and develop a high‑performing finance team
  
• Oversee month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end reporting cycles
  
• Drive improvements in financial controls, processes, and reporting quality
  
• Support integration of newly acquired entities into group finance
  
• Partner with operational leaders to provide insight, analysis, and decision support
  
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management
  
• Support system enhancements, automation, and ERP optimisation
  
• Contribute to PE value‑creation initiatives and strategic projects
  

Experience Required

 

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
  
• Proven experience managing teams and leading financial operations
  
• Strong grounding in accounting standards, financial reporting, and controls
  
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast‑paced, evolving environments
  
• Experience in PE‑backed, multi‑entity, or acquisitive businesses is advantageous
  

Technical Skills

 

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS and financial reporting best practice
  
• Advanced Excel capability (modelling, analysis, automation)
  
• Strong financial systems expertise
  
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, or similar
  
• Ability to streamline processes and leverage technology for efficiency.
  

Benefits

• A high‑impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership and investors
  
• Rapid progression opportunities within a scaling PE environment
  
• The chance to shape finance operations across a growing portfolio
  

Salary of £55,000 - £65,000, Plus Benefits