Financial Controller

A leading, global, private equity-backed organisation within the industrial sector is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller with clear progression to Finance Director for the right individual.

This is a highly visible and influential role, partnering closely with operational leaders to drive performance, improve profitability, and support sustainable growth across a portfolio of multi-site business units

• Lead financial reporting across multiple business units (daily, weekly, monthly, annual)
• Act as a key business partner to General Managers, providing insight and strategic guidance
• Drive commercial initiatives, including pricing, margin improvement, and cost control
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and balance sheet integrity
• Improve cash flow and working capital performance
• Lead process improvements and promote operational excellence
• Manage and develop a direct report
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• At least 3–5 years’ post-qualified experience
• Strong background in multi-site or multi-entity environments
• Commercially astute with excellent business partnering skills
• Proactive, hands-on, and confident in influencing senior stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills (experience with Hyperion advantageous)
• Experience improving processes and internal controls

Home-based, ideal location would be near a motorway network M42, M40 or M1, but must be willing to travel across the UK & Ireland 50% of the week.