Financial Controller | Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid) | £55,000 - £65,000 + benefits
A private equity-backed professional services group is looking for a Financial Controller to partner closely with senior leadership and drive high-quality financial insight across the business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-evolving environment and can bring structure, clarity, and direction to developing processes while supporting ongoing growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI reporting, and insightful variance analysis and commentary
* Take ownership of group reporting requirements, ensuring all monthly submissions and ad hoc requests are delivered accurately and on time
* Partner with the leadership team to provide clear, actionable financial insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making
* Work closely with operational managers to enhance KPI reporting, drive performance, and improve accountability across the business
* Oversee the preparation of year-end statutory financial statements and support external audit requirements
* Lead the annual budgeting and business planning cycles, including regular reforecasting and performance tracking
* Provide commercial input on the financial impact of strategic initiatives, investments, and change projects
* Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, payables, and receivables
* Collaborate with central FP&A to ensure alignment of reporting, analysis, and strategic objectives
* Strengthen financial systems, controls, and processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality of information
* Monitor and control costs to ensure alignment with budgets and wider business objectives
* Support financial integration, reporting, and controls in relation to acquisitions and other corporate activity
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 2 years’ post-qualified experience
* Experience within a fast-paced,PE-backed or growing businesses is highly desirable
* Background in professional services or similar industry is desirable
* Strong FP&A skills, with a track record of turning data into clear, practical insight
* Advanced Excel capability and high levels of systems literacy
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across both finance and non-finance teams
* Continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process enhancement
* Experience with data visualisation and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) is an advantage
For more information, apply now.