Financial Controller

Financial Controller
PE-Backed Engineering Group | Peterborough
Up to £80,000 | Full-time | 4 days in office
A PE-backed engineering group with long-term investment and ambitious scale-up plans is seeking a Financial Controller to build and lead a robust, high-quality financial control and operational finance function.
This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the senior leadership team. You will take ownership of core financial controls, reporting and process improvement, ensuring the finance function is fit for growth, scrutiny and future investment activity.

The Role
As Financial Controller, you will:
 
* Own the integrity of balance sheet controls, month-end close and management accounts.
 
* Produce accurate, timely management reporting with clear variance analysis and insightful commentary.
 
* Lead the year-end audit process and preparation of statutory financial statements.
 
* 13 Week multi Entity Cashflow forecast
 
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow forecasting processes.
 
* Drive continuous improvement and automation across financial operations and controls.
 
* Lead the development and optimisation of accounting systems, and support implementation of enhanced reporting tools.
 
* Partner with operational leaders to develop meaningful business performance reporting.
 
* Manage, develop and upskill the accounting team, fostering a culture of precision, accountability and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to shape and strengthen the financial backbone of a growing, complex organisation. You will have real ownership, visibility at board and investor level, and the mandate to improve systems, controls and ways of working as the business scales.
About You
You are likely to bring:
 
* Strong financial control and accounting experience within a complex or fast-growing environment. Happy to work in the detail whilst providing strategic insight.
 
* A track record of owning month-end, balance sheet integrity, audit and statutory reporting.
 
* Experience of establishing, implementing and improving finance processes, controls and systems.
 
* Confidence partnering with senior operational stakeholders.
 
* Leadership capability, with experience developing and motivating finance teams.
Experience in a PE-backed, engineering, manufacturing or project-based environment is advantageous but not essential.
Package
 
* Salary up to £80,000
 
* Full-time role, 4 days per week in the office (Peterborough)