Financial Controller

Finatal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal partners with a Private Equity-backed international healthcare and medical devices business, seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to professionalise the finance function and strengthen reporting. You will report to the CFO and work with PE stakeholders to support the investment thesis.

Based in London with 3 days in the office, the role covers budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, treasury, and engagement with auditors and leadership to drive value creation.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.
• Experience in a Private Equity-backed business is essential.
• Proven track record as Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting processes.
• Own monthly management accounts and PE-quality reporting.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, controls and governance.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Management reporting

Consolidations

Treasury

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Job description

London

International Healthcare & Medical Devices

Permanent | 3 Days in Office

The Role

Finatal has partnered with a Private Equity-backed international healthcare and medical devices business undergoing an exciting period of growth. With revenues exceeding £100m and a global footprint across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the business is a recognised innovator within the medical aesthetics market.

Backed by a leading mid-market Private Equity investor, the company is seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to professionalise the finance function, strengthen reporting capabilities and support the delivery of the investment thesis. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role that will work closely with the leadership team and PE stakeholders, providing significant exposure to strategic initiatives and future transaction activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting processes, delivering insight to the CFO, leadership team and investors.
• Own the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely PE-quality reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, controls and governance frameworks.
• Manage statutory reporting, year‑end audits and relationships with external auditors and advisors.
• Oversee international consolidations and ensure consistency of reporting across multiple legal entities.
• Lead cash flow forecasting, working capital management and treasury activities.
• Partner with commercial and operational stakeholders to drive profitability and performance improvements.
• Support M&A activity, integration projects and commercial due diligence where required.
• Enhance finance systems, reporting tools and automation initiatives to improve scalability.
• Deliver board reporting, lender reporting and investor updates.
• Build, mentor and develop a high‑performing finance team.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Previous experience within a Private Equity-backed business.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Director within a growing organisation.
• Strong technical accounting background combined with commercial acumen.
• Experience operating within a multi‑entity and ideally international environment.
• Track record of improving systems, controls and finance processes.
• Exposure to M&A, integrations, refinancing or exit preparation is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage with board‑level executives and investors.
• Hands‑on, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market‑leading healthcare business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced CFO and private equity sponsors, playing a key role in driving value creation and preparing the business for its next phase of growth.