An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Business Controller to support financial performance, planning and decision-making across a growing portfolio of professional services businesses. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, acquisitions and business improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.
Client Details
Our client is a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed professional services group with a growing portfolio of businesses across multiple locations. The organisation combines the strengths of entrepreneurial local firms with the support, scale and strategic direction of a larger group.
Description
Reporting to the CEO, your remit will include:
Lead financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
Deliver meaningful management information, KPIs and decision-support reporting.
Analyse performance trends, risks and variances, recommending practical improvement actions.
Support business leaders with profitability, pricing, utilisation and cost optimisation initiatives.
Assist with the integration of newly acquired businesses, including reporting and governance alignment.
Develop and improve financial models, reporting tools and business intelligence capabilities.
Partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance and business growth.Profile
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 4+ years PQE
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.
Deliver monthly reporting and decision-making support to management/board, with clear KPIs and explanations
Analyse trends, deviations and risk - and translate findings into prioritised improvement measures (margin, utilisation, cost)
Support portfolio companies in performance dialogues: profitability, pricing, cost base and capacity utilisation
Contribute to the integration of new acquisitions: harmonise reporting, templates, definitions and financial governance
Advanced Excel skills with experience using BI and reporting tools.
Experience operating within acquisitive, multi-site or decentralised organisations is advantageous.
Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Self-motivated, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.Job Offer
Permanent role with a high growth business
London Based (Central)
Hybrid - 3 days in office
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Business Controller in London employer: Michael Page
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