Corporate Controller — PE-Backed Logistics — Lead & Scale

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is partnering with a growing PE-backed logistics business to recruit a Finance leader who will take full ownership of the Group function. You will report to the Finance Director and build a small but growing team, driving improvements in financial reporting and processes.

Responsibilities include closing the group month-end, ensuring accounts align with policies, preparing statutory statements, and supporting on M&A activity while partnering with FP&A and senior leadership to

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ ACCA or equivalent to be considered for the role, with ideally 5 years PQE experience.
• Strong audit background and experience working within a group function would be beneficial.
• Experience working with multi-entity group consolidation and having managed a small team is beneficial.
• Experience working in a PE backed business would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the Group month-end and close, ensuring clear deadlines.
• Ensure management accounts are complete and aligned to Group accounting policies.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and manage the audit timetable.
• Take ownership of the technical accounting papers and support on any M&A transactions where required.
• Work with senior leadership to drive decision making and work closely with the FP&A team.
• Improve and implement any processes and procedures to create efficiencies.

Job description

Goodman Masson is partnering with a growing PE-backed logistics business to recruit a Finance leader who will take full ownership of the Group function. You will report to the Finance Director and build a small but growing team, driving improvements in financial reporting and processes.

Responsibilities include closing the group month-end, ensuring accounts align with policies, preparing statutory statements, and supporting on M&A activity while partnering with FP&A and senior leadership to