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An ambitious Group Financial Controller is sought to play a key role in building and managing the financial control environment of a fast-growing private equity-backed Services buy and build platform. Our client is currently executing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy within the UK Managed Services Provider (MSP) market, bringing together leading IT service providers to create a nationally integrated technology services group. As the platform continues to scale through acquisition, this role will be central to establishing robust financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity group. Working closely with the CFO, senior leadership team and investors, the Group Financial Controller will lead the group reporting and consolidation process while supporting acquisition integration and the development of a scalable finance function capable of supporting continued growth. This is a high-impact role operating at the heart of a dynamic, acquisition-led environment, offering significant exposure to M&A activity and the opportunity to help shape the finance infrastructure of a rapidly expanding platform.
Job Responsibility:
Own the Group month-end close and consolidation process, delivering accurate and timely management reporting across multiple entities
Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance commentary for the CFO and senior leadership team
Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and governance frameworks across the group
Support statutory reporting, audit processes and tax compliance, acting as a key contact for external advisors
Assist the CFO with board, investor and lender reporting, alongside budgeting and forecasting activities
Play a key role in the group’s buy-and-build strategy, supporting financial due diligence and leading the finance integration of acquired businesses
Drive improvements in finance systems, processes and automation, while helping build and develop a scalable finance team
Requirements:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Strong financial control and reporting background, ideally within technology services, IT services or multi-entity environments
Strong technical accounting knowledge and group consolidation experience
Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced and evolving environment
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with senior leadership and investors
Nice to have:
Experience working in PE-backed, high-growth or buy-and-build organisations desirable
Experience supporting M&A activity, integration or finance transformation initiatives advantageous