Financial Controller | PE-Backed Professional Services | High-Growth Buy & Build
Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: upto £100,000 + bonus + Ltip
I’m currently partnering with a private equity-backed regional law firm undergoing an exciting transformation journey. Following multiple acquisitions and with further deals planned, the business is building a scalable, data-driven platform with ambitious national growth plans.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller looking to step into a commercially influential role within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Owning and enhancing the month-end close process
* Leading year-end audit and statutory reporting
* Managing group consolidations across multiple entities
* Driving cash flow forecasting and working capital improvements
* Improving WIP, billing, debtor management, and revenue recognition processes
* Partnering with senior stakeholders and practice heads to improve financial discipline
* Leading budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting
* Supporting finance systems improvements and automation initiatives
* Playing a key role in M&A activity, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration
* Delivering reporting to Board, investors, and lenders
* Leading and developing a growing finance team
What we’re looking for:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Strong financial control and reporting experience within a scaling business
* Professional or business services background (legal experience advantageous)
* Strong understanding of WIP, revenue recognition, and working capital
* M&A and integration exposure, ideally within a PE-backed environment
* Hands-on, commercially minded, and able to operate at pace
What’s on offer:
* Key position within a high-growth PE-backed business
* Significant exposure to investors and M&A activity
* Opportunity to build a best-in-class finance function
* Clear long-term progression as the platform continues to scale
If you’d like to discuss the opportunity confidentially, feel free to message me directly