Group Financial Controller – PE-Backed Technology | London | Immediate start
We are partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed technology business, seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function through a period of transformation and integration. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded, fully qualified accountant to take ownership of group financial control, reporting, and operational finance across a fast-scaling international business.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead the finance team, strengthen governance, and drive key initiatives around integration, systems transformation, and operational efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decisions during a period of rapid growth and organisational change.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee consolidated financial statements, management accounts, and board reporting
- Lead end-to-end audits and ensure strong compliance across multiple entities
- Drive finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation and process improvement
- Lead integration of acquired businesses, harmonising financial operations and controls
- Manage payroll, intercompany accounting, and statutory compliance across geographies
- Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering accountability and high performance
- Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decision‑making
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with 7+ years PQE
- Strong experience in transformation, integration, or post‑acquisition finance
- Big 4 training or equivalent technical grounding in audit, reporting, and controls
- Proven track record in group financial control, operational finance, and team leadership
- Experience in high‑growth, international businesses, ideally PE‑backed or scale‑up
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change management skills
This role is ideal for a finance leader looking to shape and transform the finance function in a fast‑growing, international technology business.
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