Financial Controller

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 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.


• Consolidations experience


• 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:

• Base Salary: 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.

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