Job Description Financial Controller – PE-Backed Aerospace Manufacturer (High Growth) Location: South Wales (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite) Salary: £60,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Qualifications: Fully Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) About the Company Join a cutting-edge, private equity-backed aerospace manufacturer in South Wales that’s pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation. With significant investment and a robust growth strategy, the business is scaling rapidly across UK and international markets. This is a unique opportunity to step into a Financial Controller role at a pivotal point in the company’s journey — working directly with the Founder and playing a strategic part in driving financial excellence. The Role As Financial Controller, you’ll lead the finance function, support strategic growth initiatives, and deliver high-quality financial insights to the Founder and investors. You’ll be a key part of a lean leadership team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities • Own financial operations including management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and cash flow • Produce board-level reporting and investor packs for the Founder and PE stakeholders • Partner closely with the Founder to support strategic growth, investments, and commercial planning • Drive financial modelling, cost analysis and scenario planning • Ensure statutory compliance and financial governance (UK GAAP) • Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and banks • Build out and lead a small but growing finance team • Implement systems, controls and processes to support scale and automation Requirements • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) • Strong experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a fast-growth business environment • Experience in a PE-backed or investment-driven setting (desirable) • Hands-on, commercially minded, and comfortable influencing at founder/board level • Skilled in financial planning, analysis and reporting • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and pace This is a fast-moving process with interviews starting as early as next week. If you are interested please email tom@vargogroup.co.uk with a copy of your CV or call 07901913560. No VISA sponsorship is available for this role, those without the appropriate right-to-work in the UK need not apply LI-TM1