Group Financial Controller | PE-Backed Growth & M&A

Camino Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Camino Search is seeking a commercially astute Group Financial Controller to establish a best‑in‑class finance function within a fast‑growing, deal‑driven private equity portfolio. The role reports to the CFO, works alongside PE sponsors and the senior leadership team, and anchors financial control and reporting across the group.

You will build the finance function from scratch, lead restructures and integrations from frequent M&A activity, and drive policy standardisation, treasury management

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong private equity exposure preferable.
• Strong M&A experience with a track record of leading integration and driving synergies.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a robust financial control framework across the group, including statutory reporting, policy standardisation, audit and VAT/compliance.
• Own the Group's banking and treasury activities: covenant tracking, refinancing support and liquidity forecasting.
• Interface with PE investors, supporting board reporting, investor communications and lender/advisor relationships.
• Lead due diligence and deal execution, then drive post‑acquisition finance integration and synergy tracking.
• Oversee monthly and annual reporting cycles, consolidation and variance analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and automation for scalable growth.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team with a culture of accountability.

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Camino Search is seeking a commercially astute Group Financial Controller to establish a best‑in‑class finance function within a fast‑growing, deal‑driven private equity portfolio. The role reports to the CFO, works alongside PE sponsors and the senior leadership team, and anchors financial control and reporting across the group.

You will build the finance function from scratch, lead restructures and integrations from frequent M&A activity, and drive policy standardisation, treasury management