Group Financial Controller

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Group Financial Controller at a dynamic, high-growth logistics firm in London. This role involves leading a finance team to ensure best-in-class operations aligned with Private Equity standards. You'll drive financial excellence, oversee reporting and controls, and support M&A activities. If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a company's ambitious growth strategy, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a strong technical foundation.
• Proven experience in high-growth logistics or facilities services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Drive financial excellence and oversee reporting processes.
• Support M&A activity, including financial due diligence.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Private Equity Standards

ERP Systems Optimization

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Group Financial Controller to join a dynamic, high-growth Private Equity-backed logistics business based in London. With an impressive turnover of c.£15m, 40% EBITDA, and an ambitious strategy for expansion through both M&A and organic growth, this business is on a clear upwards trajectory.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring the finance function is operating at a best-in-class level, aligned with Private Equity standards. This role requires strong leadership, with responsibility for managing and developing a team of four subordinates in finance. The successful candidate will be expected to drive financial excellence, oversee reporting, controls, and processes, and support the ongoing professionalisation of the business.

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring robust financial control and reporting processes.
• Work closely with C-suite and senior non-finance stakeholders, providing strategic insight and financial expertise to drive decision-making.
• Support the business in scaling operations, implementing efficiencies, and optimising ERP systems (SAGE 200)
• Drive the development of PE-standard financial reporting, controls, and governance.
• Play an integral role in supporting M&A activity, including financial due diligence and integration.

The Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical foundation.
• Proven experience in a high-growth business, ideally within the logistics/ facilities services sector
• Experience leading and developing a finance team, with a focus on continuous improvement and professionalisation.
• Private Equity experience, with a strong understanding of PE reporting and governance standards.
• Ability to lead on integration plans, driving process development and potential exposure to acquisition accounting
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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