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Group Financial Controller, PE backed Infrastructure, London
£90,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong Group Financial Controller to join a rapidly scaling UK infrastructure business backed by a leading private equity investor.


The business is currently generating c.£500m revenue and is targeting growth beyond £1bn through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The group is undergoing significant transformation following a carve-out acquisition and is now building out a best-in-class finance function to support its next phase of growth.


This role offers exposure well beyond a traditional controllership position. Working closely with a highly commercial senior leadership team, you will play a key role in strengthening governance, supporting acquisition integration activity, and helping prepare the business for future transactions.


The Opportunity
*This is a high-profile role within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment where finance is viewed as a genuine strategic partner to the business.
*You will lead a sizeable finance team whilst operating across technical accounting, governance, banking and compliance, with broad exposure to PE-backed reporting requirements and transaction activity.
*For an ambitious individual, this presents a rare opportunity to position themselves at the centre of a major growth story and work closely with senior stakeholders on future deal activity.


Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop a finance team of c.10 people across group finance activities
*Oversee group reporting, controls, governance and compliance processes
*Manage banking reporting requirements and lender relationships
*Support acquisition integration and finance transformation initiatives
*Ensure robust balance sheet control across a complex operational environment
*Work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders across the group
*Assist with audit, statutory reporting and technical accounting matters
*Provide insight around contract accounting, WIP and associated balance sheet impacts
*Support the wider leadership team through ongoing growth and M&A activity


Candidate Profile
*ACA qualified, ideally practice trained within a Big 4 or leading mid-tier firm
*Several years’ post-qualified experience within industry or a complex audit environment
*Strong technical accounting and financial control capability
*Experience within PE-backed, infrastructure, construction, engineering or project-based environments advantageous
*Understanding of contract accounting and WIP accounting principles
*Proven ability managing and developing teams
*Commercially minded with a hands-on, high-performance mentality
*Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, evolving business environment


Why Join?
*Opportunity to join a highly acquisitive, PE-backed infrastructure platform at a pivotal stage of growth
*Broad exposure across finance, governance, operational transformation and M&A activity
*High visibility role working closely with senior leadership and investors
*Genuine opportunity to accelerate career progression within a scaling group
*Significant exposure to future deal activity and transaction processes, including strong deal-related bonus potential


If you are an ambitious finance leader looking to step into a high-growth, high-impact environment with significant exposure to strategic activity, we would be keen to hear from you.