Financial Controller c£80,000 Bonus Excellent Benefits Full-time, Permanent | Occasional travel to Brighton Cedar has been retained by an established, high-growth health PE Backed wellness organisation who are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Financial Controller to support its next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, this high-impact, visible role, you'll take full ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, and controls, with a clear progression path to Finance Director. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, lead the month-end close, and support the business through its next stage of growth, including potential M&A activity and a future change of ownership. Key Responsibilities: Full ownership of the monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting Production of the monthly finance pack, meeting internal deadlines Monitoring actual performance against budget and providing insightful variance analysis Support the CFO in delivering the annual budget and long-term financial strategy Collaborate with functional heads to build detailed, bottom-up budgets Drive improvements across processes, controls, and financial governance Coordinate the year-end audit and preparation of statutory accounts Oversee tax compliance and liaison with HMRC Manage and develop a small finance team, including management accounting and payroll Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the team Provide financial support on ad hoc commercial projects, change initiatives and potential acquisitions What We're Looking For: ACA qualified auditor from a top 10 practice 3 years post qualified experience in a controllership or senior reporting role Strong technical knowledge, commercial acumen and leadership skills A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work in a dynamic environment Excellent Excel and reporting skills; ERP experience advantageous What's in It for You: Generous holiday allowance rising with service Private Medical Healthcare Flexible/hybrid working and annual home office allowance A clear pathway to career progression