Business Controller

London Permanent £85,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
The Business Controller will take ownership of financial analysis, planning and business partnering across a diverse portfolio of professional services companies. Your work will directly influence decision‑making at CEO, CFO and Group leadership levels.
  • Hugely exciting new opportunity to join a fast growing PE backed advisory firm
  • This role will have the chance to positively impact Financial performance

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing, private‑equity‑backed group operating across auditing, accounting, tax and advisory services.
As the UK entity grows, they require a Business Controller to provide support to acquired firms and act as a trusted partner to senior leadership in the UK and the central finance team.

Job Description


The Business Controller will report into the UK MD and have a dotted line into the CFO for the Group.

They will also work closely with the portfolio companies senior leadership team regarding performance

  • Lead financial analysis, reporting and performance insights across the UK portfolio.
  • Develop and optimise budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Deliver monthly reporting with clear KPIs, commentary and recommendations.
  • Analyse trends, risks and deviations-translating findings into practical improvement measures.
  • Partner with UK firms on profitability, pricing, utilisation and cost base optimisation.
  • Support the integration of new acquisitions, aligning reporting, definitions and financial governance.
  • Enhance financial tools and models using advanced Excel and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Cognos).

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Controller should have:

    • 5+ years' experience in a Business Controller, Management Consultancy or Commercial Finance role
    • Strong command of Excel and confident working with BI/reporting tools.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Relevant academic degree (economics, finance, management accounting, or chartered route).
    • Accountancy qualification ACCA/ACA/CIMA

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £81,000 to £99,000 per annum.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Permanent position within the professional services industry.
  • Opportunity to work in a medium-sized organisation with a collaborative culture.
  • Supportive environment for professional growth and development.



This role is based in London.

Contact
Eithne Hynes
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6947044
Phone number
+44 20 7645 1424

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eithne Hynes
Consultant phone
+44 20 7645 1424
Job reference
JN-022026-6947044