Financial Controller - Nurseries (childcare) developer and operator
London / Hybrid
£75,000 - £85,000 p.a (depending on experience)


A fast-growing Nursery (childcare) group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its London head office team.


The business operates a highly profitable portfolio of nurseries across the UK. Following recent investment from institutional capital partners, the business is growing fast through new site development, long-term leases, and significant capital investment.


Reporting to the CEO, this is a hands-on, senior role responsible for end-to-end financial management across operational sites and development projects. You will play a key part in supporting the company’s rapid expansion plans by strengthening financial insight, controls, and decision-making.


Key Responsibilities:
*Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across all sites
*Deliver consolidated P&L, variance analysis, and management commentary
*Provide commercial insight through revenue, cost, margin, and profitability analysis
*Support new and existing site evaluations, including scenario modelling
*Own budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes
*Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
*Track capital expenditure and work-in-progress for development projects
*Monitor budgets and highlight risks or variances
*Prepare board packs, investor updates, and lender reporting
*Coordinate loan drawdowns and ensure covenant compliance
*Act as the main finance contact for lenders and investors
*Improve finance systems, reporting, and internal controls to support growth


About You:
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
*5+ years’ experience in a multi-site, operational, or project-led business
*Experience with project accounting, capex, or property/development preferred
*Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
*Clear communicator able to support non-finance stakeholders
*Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced growth environment