We are partnering with a mid-market, PE-backed technology business seeking an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen its finance function through a significant period of growth and transformation.
The business generates approximately £100m in revenue and is entering its next phase of growth under private equity ownership. Following continued expansion, there is an immediate requirement for an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen financial reporting, controls and core finance processes while supporting the CFO and wider leadership team.
This is a hands-on mandate requiring someone who can take ownership of the day-to-day controllership function while also improving the finance infrastructure required to support a scaling business. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment, balancing robust financial control with wider process and reporting improvements.
The role will be an initial 6-month contract, working 3–4 days per week in the London office.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Lead the production and improvement of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
- Strengthen balance sheet controls, reconciliations and the wider control environment.
- Oversee cash flow, working capital and core financial processes.
- Improve existing reporting processes and reduce reliance on manual finance activities.
- Work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team to provide high-quality financial information.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and wider FP&A requirements.
- Manage statutory reporting, audit requirements and relationships with external advisers.
- Support the delivery of accurate and timely reporting to the private equity sponsor.
- Drive wider process, systems and finance transformation improvements as the business continues to scale.
Candidate Profile
We’re keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is essential.
- Strong Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience.
- A hands-on accounting background with extensive experience owning month-end and financial reporting.
- Strong technical accounting, balance sheet and financial controls capability.
- Experience improving reporting, controls and finance processes.
- Previous experience within a PE-backed or similarly fast-paced environment.
- Technology, SaaS or wider high-growth services experience would be advantageous.
- Confidence working directly with CFOs, senior leadership teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to operate effectively within a developing and scaling finance function.
- Ability to work 3–4 days per week in the London office.
- Immediate availability or availability at short notice preferred.