Finance Controller - PE-Backed Financial Services Business - East Midlands
£65-£75,000 + Benefits
We are partnering with an ambitious PE backed Financial Services business in the East Midlands. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA(ideally ACA), to join at an exciting growth phase, who will be working for an exceptional CFO with experience in buy & build and successful exit of PE Businesses. This is a very exciting opportunity to get involved with a business, on an exciting growth trajectory from the start with significant exposure to M&A activity and experience of working closely with a PE Partner.
Location:
East Midlands
Salary:
£65-£75,000 + comprehensive benefits
Hybrid work pattern -
3 days/week in the office
Reports to:
CFO
Key Responsibilities
* Month-End Close: Own the month-end process through to issuing reporting packs
* Working capital and cash flow management
* Management Information: Develop KPI suite delivering commercial insight into operational metrics
* Statutory Reporting: Own year-end audit process and external auditor/tax advisor relationships
* Business Partnering: Partner with department leads on value-adding analysis
What We're Looking For
A self-starting, proactive and ambitious candidate to join our client in this rare PE-backed growth opportunity.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified accountant with degree-level education
* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and strong written/verbal communication
* Service sector experience or related sector, ideally in fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
* Month-end expertise including Board pack production with BS, P&L and KPI analysis
Personal Attributes:
* High energy and drive to deliver against objectives in fast-paced environment
* Analytical mindset with proven ability to analyse performance data
* Attention to detail ensuring deadlines are met with genuine care for quality and impact
* Ownership mentality - eager to take responsibility and drive issues to resolution
* Flexibility and commitment with mature approach to working environment
* Growth mindset - desire to learn and progress with our career development commitment
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual, who wants to take the next step in their career in an exciting organisation with some very realistic growth plans over the next 3-4 years.
If you are interested in this role please get in touch