PE-Backed Financial Controller: Growth & Scale Leader

SF Partners; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services firm is seeking a Financial Controller based in Milton Keynes. This senior leadership role involves taking ownership of financial controls and reporting for a rapidly growing multi-entity group. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in a PE-backed environment, excelling in building and managing finance teams. The role offers a competitive salary between £90,000 to £100,000 and requires a detail-oriented leader capable of influencing stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have strong post-qualification experience in a PE-backed or multi-entity environment.
• Proven experience across statutory reporting, financial control, and governance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead internal and external reporting including statutory accounts.
• Build and develop a transactional finance function.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

B2B contracts

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

A leading business services firm is seeking a Financial Controller based in Milton Keynes. This senior leadership role involves taking ownership of financial controls and reporting for a rapidly growing multi-entity group. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in a PE-backed environment, excelling in building and managing finance teams. The role offers a competitive salary between £90,000 to £100,000 and requires a detail-oriented leader capable of influencing stakeholders.