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Business Controller

City of London Permanent £100,000 - £120,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Join a PE-backed growth business and shape finance from the start.
  • Work closely with senior leadership on strategy and drive financial management

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent role with a high growth business
  • London Based (Central)
  • Hybrid - 3 days in office
  • Competitive Salary, Benefits and Bonus



People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Mary Cotter
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7133030
Phone number
+44 207 776 5987

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mary Cotter
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5987
Job reference
JN-102026-7133030