Finatal is partnering with a dynamic, high-growth distribution business that is backed by a leading private equity fund. As the business continues to execute its ambitious buy-and-build strategy, there is now an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Controller to join the group and play a pivotal role in shaping its next phase of growth.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this newly created position will be central to ensuring robust financial control across a growing and acquisitive group. You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, embedding scalable processes, and driving continuous improvement across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close and reporting cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Own the statutory reporting and audit process, including consolidation of group accounts.
- Build out and enhance financial controls, systems, and reporting processes.
- Partner closely with the FD on integration of acquisitions, including onboarding of new entities and harmonising financial processes.
- Support preparation of board packs and investor reporting.
- Work cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams to support strategic initiatives and improve financial performance.
- Manage and develop a growing finance team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment—ideally within distribution, wholesale or a related sector.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with a commercial mindset.
- Prior experience in a private equity-backed business
- Proven ability to implement process improvements and support system upgrades.
- A self-starter with excellent stakeholder management skills and a hands-on, pragmatic approach.