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