Job Description
The Company
My client is a private equity-owned Global Consulting Group currently navigating a high-growth phase. As they prepare for a strategic private equity exit in 2026, they are seeking a sharp, commercially-minded Financial Controller to join their leadership team. The organisation prides itself on a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged, and every team member has a direct impact on the Group’s collective success.
The Role
Reporting directly into the Group Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be a pivotal figure in driving financial excellence and operational improvement across the Group. This is a high-visibility role where you will work hand-in-hand with Managing Directors and Business Partnering with senior leaders to influence profitability and accelerate the Group’s strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & Control: Own the end-to-end monthly and quarterly reporting cycles (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet) and lead seamless external audits.
- Strategic Business Partnering: Uncover the "story behind the numbers" through deep-dive profitability analysis to guide executive decision-making.
- Exit Readiness: Support the Group FD on board-level reporting, financial modeling, and ensuring the Group is prepared for a milestone 2026 exit.
- Process Transformation: Lead the charge in strengthening controls and pioneering automation to future-proof the finance function.
- Team Leadership: Directly manage and empower a junior finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility.
Your Profile
The client is looking for a "savvy" and proactive candidate who thrives in a growth-driven, private equity setting. You should be comfortable with change and possess the gravitas to challenge and support senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of people management experience is essential.
- Background: A proven track record in audit or professional services; experience within a PE-backed environment or exit-readiness projects is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.
- Attributes: Proactive, collaborative, and hands-on, with a flair for translating complex data into actionable strategy.
Salary and Benefits
The Group offers a highly competitive package designed to reward high performance and support a healthy work-life balance:
- Competitive base salary and up to £85,000 per annum.
- Bonus: 15% discretionary performance-related bonus (based on individual and company performance).
- Holiday: 26 days annual leave (rising to 27 after two years) + bank holidays + an additional paid day off for your birthday.
- Working Model: Hybrid and flexible working environment (2 days per week in the Hammersmith office).
- Financial Security: Life assurance (4x salary), income protection, and a matched company pension (up to 4–5%).
- Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and a flexible benefits allowance (usable for private medical, dental, gym memberships, or extra holiday).
- Additional Perks: Electric vehicle scheme (post-probation), payment of professional membership fees, and various lifestyle discounts.