Group Financial Controller | PE Backed

Group Financial Controller | PE-Backed Media & Tech | £120,000 – £150,000 + Bonus | Central London (Hybrid)

Goodman Masson has exclusively partnered with a high-growth, international Private Equity-backed Media & Tech business to find their new Group Financial Controller. Following a recent investment cycle, the business is embarking on an aggressive scaling journey and needs a high-calibre finance leader to step in and professionalise their global accounting function.

This isn't a steady-state maintenance role. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will take total ownership of the global finance operation while acting as the driving force behind a major change and modernisation agenda. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear pathway to step up into a broader leadership position through the next investment cycle.

• System & Process Modernisation: Take the lead on an upcoming group consolidation system implementation, moving the business away from manual processes into a scalable, automated setup.
• Finance Transformation: Review, design, and implement robust internal controls across the global estate to ensure the business is robust and exit-ready.
• Global Team Leadership: Manage and upskill a high-performing multi-currency group consolidation team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Technical Rigour: Act as the anchor for complex accounting matters across international jurisdictions, managing revenue recognition, purchase price accounting (PPA) for new acquisitions, and asset valuations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with FP&A and Commercial Finance, while translating complex financial compliance into clear, actionable data for the CFO and PE investors.

• Qualification: ACA / CA qualified with a technical grounding from a Top Tier audit practice, followed by strong post-qualified experience within an international corporate environment.
• Pace & Drive: Prior experience within a fast-paced, private equity or leveraged environment is highly advantageous. You need to understand the data-driven intensity required by institutional backers.
• Sectors & Revenue: Experience with in Media, Tech, Digital, or Telco is preferred. Given the nature of the business, a solid understanding of recurring revenue streams and subscription accounting mechanics will be highly useful.
• Change Track Record: Proven experience delivering financial change, whether that is an ERP/consolidation system implementation, automating manual workflows, or restructuring teams.

This role offers a front-row seat to a classic private equity value-creation lifecycle. You will have the autonomy to fix legacy processes, build a modern finance function from the ground up, and work closely with a CFO who wants to mentor someone to eventually step up.

If you are a high-energy finance leader who enjoys building best-in-class functions and wants to make a tangible impact on a global scale, please apply.