Financial Controller | High-growth, PE group | £85k | Hybrid | Manchester

I’m delighted to be bringing a new, fantastic opportunity to the market. I’m working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed group operating at the forefront of their industry. With £30m+ revenues, and a highly active growth agenda through acquisition, this is a business entering the next phase of its journey, scaling quickly and seeking a PE Exit within the next couple of years.

They are now seeking a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the group's finance function as it evolves. Reporting into an experienced FD with regular exposure to the CFO, this role offers genuine ownership and leadership. It’s particularly well-suited to a 2nd or 3rd time mover from a top-tier accountancy firm, or a Senior Manager from a leading audit practice, who wants to step into industry and be close to the commercial decision-making, growth strategy, and senior leadership.

This is a career-defining opportunity for someone ambitious, technically strong, and ready to make their mark in a high-impact, PE-backed environment.
The Role The Financial Controller will take ownership of group financial reporting, technical accounting, and business partnering, while leading and developing a small finance team. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the month-end close process, including group consolidation
• Ownership of monthly management reporting and board packs, including commentary and analysis
• Partnering closely with senior operational leaders, explaining performance and supporting decision-making
• Acting as the technical accounting lead across the group, supporting complex accounting matters
• Managing and developing subsidiary or divisional accountants
• Supporting the integration of new acquisitions into group reporting and controls
• Ensuring robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance processes
• Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and leading the annual audit process
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and automation

About You This role will suit an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Background in a top-tier or Top-20 audit firm, with strong technical foundations
• Experience managing and developing finance professionals
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting frameworks, and governance
• Confident communicator, able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders
• Proactive, resilient, and comfortable taking full ownership of numbers and outcomes
• Experience with M&A, acquisition accounting, or integration is advantageous
• Interest in systems, data, and process efficiency improvements is a plus

Why Apply?

• High-visibility role in a PE-backed group preparing for a value-creation event
• Genuine ownership and leadership responsibility
• Close exposure to FD, CFO, and senior stakeholders
• Hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £80,000

Full details will be shared at the shortlist stage to maintain confidentiality.

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