Group Financial Controlelr

Group Financial Controller - Mid-Market PE

Professional Services / Wealth Management

London / Bath (Mostly remote, up to 2 days in the office) Bath is temporary for 1 month.

A high-growth, Private Equity-backed financial services business is seeking a Group Financial Controller to support its continued expansion. With a track record of rapid growth and strategic acquisitions, the company requires a commercially focused finance leader to drive financial reporting, process improvement, and acquisition integration.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Group CFO, the Group Financial Controller will be responsible for financial and commercial reporting, enhancing financial controls and processes, and integrating newly acquired businesses. This role provides an opportunity to gain significant exposure to Private Equity and play a key part in a fast-paced, buy-and-build environment.

The group is about to complete a significant acquisition in Bath, and this candidate would be expected to be on-site (travel expensed) for the first month or so to lead integration and build a relationship. This would likely be one or two days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate financial and commercial reporting across the group
• Develop and lead the finance function, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and capabilities
• Strengthen financial controls and processes to enhance security of assets and optimise profitability
• Lead the year-end audit process, liaising with auditors to resolve any issues
• Implement improvements to financial systems and reporting processes
• Manage the back-office integration of acquisitions, standardising controls and financial reporting across the group
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial KPIs, providing analysis and insights
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and management
• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes
• Improve reporting timelines to meet the requirements of Private Equity investors, including the provision of weekly and monthly management information
• Manage covenant and cash flow reporting
• Oversee the production of annual consolidated financial statements
• Support transaction processes and financial due diligence as the business continues its acquisition strategy

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least five years of post-qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting skills with a proven track record in year-end reporting and audit processes
• Experience in leading and developing finance teams, with a focus on improving reporting quality and timeliness
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive operational efficiencies
• Experience in financial services or a regulated environment is desirable
• Proficiency in financial systems, with experience using Sage Intacct and Planful preferred
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, changing environment

This role is initially office-based in Bath or London, with flexibility in the longer term. It presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain exposure to Private Equity and play a critical role in the company's growth journey.