Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Central MCR (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £75,000 + Bonus | PE Backed SME  Axon Moore have exclusively partnered with a high growth PE backed professional services business who have created a brand new in their team for an ambitious Financial Controller to join their team on a full time permanent basis.  This organisation have been on an exciting growth journey in the last 2 years, after receiving PE investment have grown both organically and through acquisition, now require a career driven FC who can bridge the gap between the FD and your team. This is a hands-on role with real ownership of financial control, cash flow forecasting, audit, working capital oversight, working closely with the FD.  Responsibilities include:  Ownership of the monthly management accounts process Management and mentorship of a small finance team ensuring they continue their development Ownership of short and medium-term cashflow forecasting and reporting Supporting budgeting, forecasting and reforecast cycles Providing financial analysis to support commercial decision-making Monitoring KPIs  Leading the year-end audit process and acting as primary contact for external auditors Oversight of VAT, tax and wider regulatory compliance, including coordination with external advisers and ensuring robust, accurate reporting. Improving finance processes, reporting capability and MI infrastructure Supporting development of finance systems and reporting automation Ensuring scalable finance processes as the business grows Acting as a key finance contact for stakeholders across the firm Ideal candidate: ACA/ACCA/CIMA fully qualified  Prior experience working in a PE backed business is advantageous Strong ownership mindset around management accounts, cashflow and financial control Conifent communicator with an ability to challenge and work with senior stakeholders  This is an excellent opportunity to join a business on an impressive growth journey, with growth coming organically and through acquisition. You will also play a central role in a future PE exit