Financial Controller

About the role

Our client, a fast‑growing multi‑site business backed by private equity, is seeking a commercially astute Financial Controller to strengthen and scale its finance function. This permanent, full‑time position offers the chance to influence finance processes across a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Financial Controls – own and continuously improve the group‑wide control framework.
• Finance Systems – support system enhancements and ensure robust, scalable processes.
• Head Office Accounting – manage the central accounting function and reporting lines.
• Intercompany Accounting – oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations across group entities.
• Group Accounts – prepare and deliver consolidated group financial statements.
• Audit – lead the year‑end audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Management Accounts – produce monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.

Required profile

• ACA qualified (practice‑trained) with post‑qualified experience gained in industry.
• Strong technical accounting background, including group and consolidated reporting.
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, multi‑site or private‑equity‑backed environment.
• Confident communicator able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude and comfortable navigating ambiguity as the business scales.

Required skills