We are partnering with a private equity-backed SME based in Central London to recruit a Group Financial Controller on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this role offers the opportunity to lead a growing finance team within a financially robust, asset-heavy organisation. It is ideally suited to a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience, particularly within SME environments where capital expenditure reporting plays a key role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and working papers

• Ensuring robust financial control frameworks are in place and operating effectively

• Leading cash flow management and optimisation across the Group

• Managing and transforming transactional finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and cash management

• Driving automation and process improvements to streamline financial operations and increase efficiency

• Ensuring audit readiness and leading the coordination of external audits

• Strengthening internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity

• Playing a key role in the implementation and strategic development of financial systems

• Supporting M&A activity, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and implementation of scalable governance for acquired businesses

• Contributing to broader strategic initiatives such as funding strategies and growth planning

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Significant post-qualification experience working for an SME in a Financial Controller capacity

• Proven experience in transforming financial operations within an SME or scaling business environment

• Hands-on experience leading finance system implementations and upgrades

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent leadership and communication skills

In return, you'll receive:

• A salary between £100,000-£120,000 per annum plus a 20% annual bonus
• Enhanced benefits including private healthcare, enhanced pension scheme
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home
• Career progression opportunities
• Great opportunity to join a business that has recently secured vital contracts, securing long-term projects for the business
• A social and collaborative team

To be considered for this great and rare opportunity, click apply now!