Business Controller

Hybrid in London·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Our summary

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 a year
About £5,710 - £6,350 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, London
Contract: Permanent
Experience: 4+ years

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What you'll get

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.

The role

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

What you'll do

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.

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

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.

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