Finance Controller - PE-Backed Growth, Path to FD

Platinum Recruitment Group Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus under internal discussion

Hybrid working 2–3 days from home

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Group Ltd is assisting a PE-backed SME on a rare opportunity to appoint a hands-on Finance Director. Reporting to the MD, this first-ever FD-level hire will shape the finance function and influence expansion strategy as the business grows through acquisitions.

You'll own end-to-end finance, lead M&A, flash reporting, statutory consolidation, and PE reporting, while mentoring the existing team. Hybrid working with a clear path to FD within two years.

Qualifications

• This role requires professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong SME finance control experience and consolidation.
• Hands-on M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Experience in PE-backed reporting and governance is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and cloud-based accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the finance function end-to-end and drive strategic initiatives.
• Lead M&A due diligence, deal financing, and post-acquisition integration.
• Produce monthly flash reporting and manage management accounts.
• Oversee statutory accounts, year-end, and group consolidation.
• Support PE-backed reporting and board-level MI.
• Coach and develop the finance team and align with senior leadership.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

SME finance experience

M&A experience

Consolidation experience

Excel advanced

Xero or cloud accounting

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Group Ltd is assisting a PE-backed SME on a rare opportunity to appoint a hands-on Finance Director. Reporting to the MD, this first-ever FD-level hire will shape the finance function and influence expansion strategy as the business grows through acquisitions.

You'll own end-to-end finance, lead M&A, flash reporting, statutory consolidation, and PE reporting, while mentoring the existing team. Hybrid working with a clear path to FD within two years.