Group Financial Controller - PE Backed

Kerv; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology company in the Greater London area is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function during a critical phase of growth. The ideal candidate will have Big 4 training, at least 8 years of PQE in a PE-backed environment, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include monthly reporting, strengthening controls, and mentoring a high-performing finance team. This hands-on leadership role aims to deliver finance transformation and support the company's strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Big 4 trained with strong technical accounting foundations.
• At least 8 years PQE with proven experience as a Group Financial Controller or similar.
• Experience delivering finance transformation and change, including systems improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the group finance function, managing teams.
• Deliver high-quality monthly group reporting and board-level packs.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and processes.

Skills

People leadership skills

Finance transformation

Technical accounting

Systems improvement

Collaboration

Education

ACA qualified or equivalent

Tools

MD Business Central

Job description

About Us

Kerv is a high-growth technology services and software business operating at the intersection of digital transformation, cloud, data, AI and customer experience. Backed by Bridgepoint, one of Europe’s leading private equity investors, Kerv has entered an exciting new phase of accelerated growth following recent investment. Bridgepoint’s backing provides both capital and strategic support to scale the platform, drive operational excellence and execute on an ambitious growth agenda, including organic expansion, transformation initiatives and potential M&A. This is a pivotal moment for the business as it continues to professionalise, scale and prepare for future value creation and exit.

About the Opportunity

Kerv is seeking a Group Financial Controller (GFC) to join the business at a critical stage of growth and transformation. This is a newly created role, to support a recently appointed CFO in setting up the finance function for long-term success. The GFC will report directly to the CFO and be instrumental in building a best‑in‑class finance function capable of supporting the group through this next phase of growth. This is a broad, hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving financial discipline, improving reporting, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic initiatives across the group. The role requires a strong people leader who can inspire, develop and manage a high‑performing finance team, while also being hands‑on in shaping processes, driving change and embedding transformation across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the group finance function, including managing the AP, AR and billing teams.
• Deliver high-quality, timely monthly group reporting, management accounts and board-level packs.
• Own statutory reporting across the group, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and processes in line with PE best practice.
• Play a leading role in finance transformation, including systems and processes.
• Be a hands‑on leader, working alongside the team to drive process improvements and embed change.
• Act as a key finance partner to the CFO, supporting strategic initiatives, growth planning and value creation.
• Lead, develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Support integration of acquisitions and other corporate activity as required.
• Work closely with external stakeholders including auditors, advisors and investors.

Key Requirements

• Big 4 trained (ACA qualified or equivalent) with strong technical accounting foundations.
• At least 8 years PQE with proven experience as a Group Financial Controller or similar within a PE‑backed environment.
• Background in technology, software, or services businesses preferred.
• Demonstrable experience delivering finance transformation and change, including systems and process improvement.
• Experience in building best in class finance teams to support growth.
• Strong people leadership skills, capable of inspiring, coaching, and managing a high‑performing team.
• Hands‑on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and drive change forward.
• Strong understanding of PE reporting requirements, investor expectations and exit readiness.
• Systems savvy, with experience improving or implementing finance systems and reporting tools, knowledge of MD Business Central is desirable.
• Commercially minded, resilient and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

You will live the Kerv values...

• Think Customer First
• Team is everything
• Spread good vibes
• Build future
• Do the right thing

At Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together.