Hybrid Finance Controller for Growth & Acquisitions

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a commercially minded Business Controller to support financial performance, planning and decision-making across a growing portfolio of professional services businesses in London. You will lead financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support decision-making at senior leadership and governance levels.

This role offers exposure to acquisitions, integration projects and business improvement in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with a hybrid London-based

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 4+ years PQE
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis
• Deliver monthly reporting and decision-making support to management/board with clear KPIs
• Analyse trends, deviations and risk and translate findings into prioritised improvements (margin, utilisation, cost)
• Support portfolio companies in profitability, pricing, cost base and capacity utilisation
• Contribute to integration of new acquisitions: harmonise reporting, templates, definitions and governance
• Advanced Excel with experience using BI and reporting tools
• Experience in acquisitive, multi-site or decentralised organisations is advantageous
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated, highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Deliver meaningful management information, KPIs and decision-support reporting.
• Analyse performance trends, risks and variances, recommending practical improvement actions.
• Support business leaders with profitability, pricing, utilisation and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired businesses, including reporting and governance alignment.
• Develop and improve financial models, reporting tools and business intelligence capabilities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance and business growth.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Reporting

Excel

Stakeholder management

Pricing

Utilisation

Cost optimization

Acquisitions integration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

BI tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a commercially minded Business Controller to support financial performance, planning and decision-making across a growing portfolio of professional services businesses in London. You will lead financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support decision-making at senior leadership and governance levels.

This role offers exposure to acquisitions, integration projects and business improvement in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with a hybrid London-based