Group Financial Controller | PE Backed

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading Technology business seeks a high-caliber Group Financial Controller in Central London. This role requires overseeing financial functions, managing partnerships with senior leadership, and driving M&A strategies. Ideal candidates must be ACA qualified, with a strong background in PE ownership and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience under PE ownership is essential.
• Hands-on experience as a Group Financial Controller is required.
• Experience in TMT sectors preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and group consolidation.
• Oversee tax, transformation, M&A, and corporate development teams.
• Act as business partner to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial oversight

M&A expertise

Technical accounting

Business partnering

Education

ACA qualified

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Group Financial Controller | PE Backed, London (City of London)

Client: Goodman Masson

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Goodman Masson is partnering with a market-leading Technology business to find a new Group Financial Controller.

With several acquisitions planned, the business aims to exit its current PE investor within the next few years. Therefore, they seek a high-calibre Group Financial Controller/Director to bring rigor and structure to the finance function, professionalize the business further, and support the upcoming exit and investment lifecycle.

The role involves acting as a business partner to senior leadership, overseeing all financial matters including banking relationships, liaising with the PE investor, and managing recruitment, development, and retention within the finance team. The position reports to a highly experienced CFO.

Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, group consolidation, tax, transformation, M&A, and corporate development teams. The role also provides technical accounting support, strategy development, commercial input on sales and marketing, and development of financial models to optimize business efficiency.

Ideal candidates are ambitious, technically proficient, and qualified accountants with hands-on experience as a Group Financial Controller. Experience in TMT sectors is preferred but not mandatory.

Applicants must be ACA qualified, have experience working under PE ownership, and possess strong M&A expertise. These criteria are essential.

Please apply for further details. The role offers hybrid working in Central London.