Business Controller

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is representing a rapidly expanding private equity-backed professional services group seeking a commercially minded Business Controller. Based in London, you will drive financial performance, planning and decision-support across a growing portfolio of professional services businesses.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, develop KPIs, analyse trends and support profitability, pricing and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 4+ years PQE.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.
• Deliver monthly reporting and decision-making support to management/board, with clear KPIs and explanations.
• Analyse trends, deviations and risk - and translate findings into prioritised improvement measures (margin, utilisation, cost).
• Support portfolio companies in performance dialogues: profitability, pricing, cost base and capacity utilisation.
• Contribute to the integration of new acquisitions: harmonise reporting, templates, definitions and financial governance.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience using BI and reporting tools.
• Experience operating within acquisitive, multi-site or decentralised organisations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Deliver meaningful management information, KPIs and decision-support reporting.
• Analyse performance trends, risks and variances, recommending practical improvement actions.
• Support business leaders with profitability, pricing, utilisation and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired businesses, including reporting and governance alignment.
• Develop and improve financial models, reporting tools and business intelligence capabilities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance and business growth.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Financial analysis

KPIs

Excel

BI tools

Stakeholder mgmt

Multisite experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

BI tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Business Controller to support financial performance, planning and decision-making across a growing portfolio of professional services businesses. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, acquisitions and business improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed professional services group with a growing portfolio of businesses across multiple locations. The organisation combines the strengths of entrepreneurial local firms with the support, scale and strategic direction of a larger group.

Description

Reporting to the CEO, your remit will include:

• Lead financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Deliver meaningful management information, KPIs and decision-support reporting.
• Analyse performance trends, risks and variances, recommending practical improvement actions.
• Support business leaders with profitability, pricing, utilisation and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired businesses, including reporting and governance alignment.
• Develop and improve financial models, reporting tools and business intelligence capabilities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance and business growth.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 4+ years PQE
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.
• Deliver monthly reporting and decision-making support to management/board, with clear KPIs and explanations
• Analyse trends, deviations and risk - and translate findings into prioritised improvement measures (margin, utilisation, cost)
• Support portfolio companies in performance dialogues: profitability, pricing, cost base and capacity utilisation
• Contribute to the integration of new acquisitions: harmonise reporting, templates, definitions and financial governance
• Advanced Excel skills with experience using BI and reporting tools.
• Experience operating within acquisitive, multi-site or decentralised organisations is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Job Offer

• Permanent role with a high growth business
• London Based (Central)
• Hybrid - 3 days in office
• Competitive Salary, Benefits and Bonus

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.