Financial Controller

Are you a technically strong Financial Controller looking for a high-impact role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing, highly acquisitive services business that is seeking a commercially aware, detail-driven Financial Controller to lead their finance operations.

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial control across the group, overseeing a team of 15 across core accounting functions. This is a hands-on leadership role that will require strong technical accounting expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to implement and enforce robust controls and processes in a scaling business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team covering financial reporting, transactional finance, and compliance
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of month-end reporting, balance sheet controls, and reconciliations
• Drive improvements in financial processes and controls, embedding best practices across the function
• Own the statutory reporting process and lead year-end audit activity, ensuring the business is fully prepared and audit-ready
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses into group reporting and controls framework
• Business partner with senior stakeholders to ensure finance supports continued growth and strategic decision making
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP) and internal governance frameworks

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong technical accounting background
• Experience in a group or divisional Financial Controller role, ideally within a multi-entity or acquisitive environment
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing large finance teams
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit preparation, and financial governance
• Proactive, organised and able to thrive in a fast-moving, ever-changing business
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels

What’s on Offer

• A key role in shaping and strengthening the finance function of a growing business
• Hybrid working, competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a business with a clear growth trajectory and ambitious leadership team

If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in a high-growth environment and leave a legacy of financial rigour and control, we’d love to hear from you.