Business Controller

The CFO HQ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in the

Competitive salary, benefits and bonus

Job summary

The CFO HQ in London seeks a commercially minded Business Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting across a growing portfolio of professional services businesses. Reporting to the CEO, you will deliver KPIs and decision-support information to senior leadership and support profitability, pricing and cost optimisation.

As part of an acquisitive group, you will assist with integrating new acquisitions, harmonising reporting and governance, and developing advanced financial

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 4+ years PQE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with BI/reporting tools.
• Experience in acquisitive, multi-site or decentralised organisations is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Deliver management information, KPIs and decision-support reporting.
• Analyse performance trends, risks and variances; recommend improvements.
• Support leadership with profitability, pricing, utilisation and cost optimisation.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired businesses, including reporting and governance alignment.
• Develop and improve financial models, reporting tools and BI capabilities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance and business growth.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

BI tools

Excel

Job description

Job Post# Business ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerOctober 23, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* City of London, London* Posted 22 hours ago* £100,000 – £120,000 per annum + Bonus and BenefitsWebsite**CV-Library**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 DetailsOur 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.DescriptionReporting 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.ProfileQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 4+ years PQEStrong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.Deliver monthly reporting and decision-making support to management/board, with clear KPIs and explanationsAnalyse 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 utilisationContribute to the integration of new acquisitions: harmonise reporting, templates, definitions and financial governanceAdvanced 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 OfferPermanent role with a high growth businessLondon Based (Central)Hybrid – 3 days in officeCompetitive Salary, Benefits and BonusPeople 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