Financial Controller for High-Growth Tech (M&A)

Talentedge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentedge in London is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to own group financial reporting, support strategic decisions and lead the growth of the finance function. You will partner with the Head of Finance and senior leadership to enhance controls, systems and processes, including payroll and multi-entity accounting, while contributing to acquisitions and strategic projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-growing business with significant turnover and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/CAANZ/CA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in high-growth/scale-up tech businesses.
• Experience in financial reporting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Commercial finance leader who provides insights to senior leadership.
• Interest in automation and scalable finance operations.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and due diligence is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets with financial modeling.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on, proactive, able to challenge processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the group's financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, consolidated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting and analysis.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with timely, accurate reporting across entities.
• Develop and enhance management reporting with meaningful insights and commentary for planning and performance.
• Lead budgeting/forecasting, partner with budgets to identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Drive optimisation of finance systems, reporting tools, and infrastructure for scalability.
• Assess acquisition opportunities and support business cases and investment decisions.
• Oversee payroll, onboarding/offboarding, and finance system access and controls.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic projects for the CFO and leadership.

Skills

Leadership & stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Automation & scalability

Financial modeling

Multi-entity reporting

Education

ACA/CAANZ/CA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Talentedge in London is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to own group financial reporting, support strategic decisions and lead the growth of the finance function. You will partner with the Head of Finance and senior leadership to enhance controls, systems and processes, including payroll and multi-entity accounting, while contributing to acquisitions and strategic projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-growing business with significant turnover and