Financial Controller

Vargo Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace manufacturer in South Wales is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial operations and support strategic growth. This pivotal role offers the chance to work closely with the Founder and contribute to the company's rapid expansion in both UK and international markets. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in manufacturing or fast-paced environments, bringing a commercial mindset and leadership skills to drive financial excellence. Join a dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of this high-growth business.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong experience in manufacturing or fast-growth environments.
• Experience in PE-backed settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including management accounts and budgeting.
• Produce board-level reporting and support strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Statutory Compliance

Cost Analysis

Scenario Planning

Leadership

Commercial Mindset

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Financial Controller - PE-Backed Aerospace Manufacturer (High Growth)

Location: South Wales (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Qualifications: Fully Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

About the Company

Join a cutting-edge, private equity-backed aerospace manufacturer in South Wales that's pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation. With significant investment and a robust growth strategy, the business is scaling rapidly across UK and international markets. This is a unique opportunity to step into a Financial Controller role at a pivotal point in the company's journey - working directly with the Founder and playing a strategic part in driving financial excellence.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you'll lead the finance function, support strategic growth initiatives, and deliver high-quality financial insights to the Founder and investors. You'll be a key part of a lean leadership team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own financial operations including management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and cash flow
2. Produce board-level reporting and investor packs for the Founder and PE stakeholders
3. Partner closely with the Founder to support strategic growth, investments, and commercial planning
4. Drive financial modelling, cost analysis and scenario planning
5. Ensure statutory compliance and financial governance (UK GAAP)
6. Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and banks
7. Build out and lead a small but growing finance team
8. Implement systems, controls and processes to support scale and automation

Requirements

1. Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
2. Strong experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a fast-growth business environment
3. Experience in a PE-backed or investment-driven setting (desirable)
4. Hands-on, commercially minded, and comfortable influencing at founder/board level
5. Skilled in financial planning, analysis and reporting
6. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and pace

This is a fast-moving process with interviews starting as early as next week. If you are interested please email [e-mail] with a copy of your CV or call 07901913560.

No VISA sponsorship is available for this role, those without the appropriate right-to-work in the UK need not apply.