Financial Controller — PE-Backed Scale-Up FP&A & Controls

Head 4 Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a growing PE-backed manufacturing services group in Greater London. The role involves leading the finance function, establishing robust financial controls, and delivering analytical insights. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong working capital management skills, and experience in transforming finance operations. The position offers a significant opportunity to shape the finance department and act as a trusted partner to the CEO and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage small finance teams and uplift capability.
• Strong track record of delivering improvements in working capital.
• Experience in finance transformation or ERP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop accounting operations with three staff.
• Prepare management accounts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Deliver month-end close and strengthen credit control routines.

Skills

Strong working capital management

Excel and financial modelling

Strengthening financial controls

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Business Intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBi)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a growing PE-backed manufacturing services group in Greater London. The role involves leading the finance function, establishing robust financial controls, and delivering analytical insights. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong working capital management skills, and experience in transforming finance operations. The position offers a significant opportunity to shape the finance department and act as a trusted partner to the CEO and other stakeholders.