Group Financial Controller - PE Backed

Group Financial Controller (PE-Backed)

Location:

Northern Ireland / Regional UK (Hybrid)

The Role A high-impact opportunity for a Fully Qualified Accountant to lead the financial control function for a fast-growing business backed by top-tier institutional infrastructure investors. This is a career defining role! Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take full ownership of high-quality investor reporting, day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, statutory compliance, and debt covenant management.

Key Responsibilities Institutional Investor & Board Reporting Fast Month-End Close:

Drive a high-speed reporting cycle to deliver data-dense board packs within tight timelines (typically 5 to 7 working days). Core Sponsor Deliverables:

Produce monthly board packs, variance analysis (Actuals vs. Sponsor Model vs. Budget), 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts, and debt covenant tracking. Key Operational Metrics:

Monitor and report on core asset performance metrics, including Operational EBITDAper site, yield per tonne of input, uptime percentages, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Exit Readiness:

Maintain clean audit trails, maintainable earnings schedules, and "data-room ready" financials for future refinancing or exit events. Financial Control & Operations Financial Control & Consolidations:

Lead group financial consolidations across multiple operating entities under UK GAAP / FRS 102 (or IFRS). Audit & Statutory Compliance:

Manage external audit relationships, statutory reporting, and maintain strict financial controls. Cash & Treasury Management:

Oversee group liquidity, cash flow monitoring, and working capital requirements. Team Leadership:

Manage, mentor, and develop the core finance team to ensure operational efficiency. Candidate Requirements

Qualification:

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW / CAI / ICAS or equivalent).

Experience:

Proven track record in a Private Equity or fast-paced corporate environment. Core

Skills:

Advanced technical accounting, group consolidations, fast-close processes, institutional reporting standards, and team leadership. Please apply via the link or contact Sinead Walsh at RMErecruit for a confidential conversation.

Skills:

Advanced technical accounting Group Consolidation High Quality Investor Reporting Benefits:
Market-leading Salary Career Progression Great team Excellent culture Career defining role