This role supports the Financial Controller in delivering high-quality financial reporting across a complex multi-entity group. The successful candidate will take ownership of key areas including audit, statutory reporting, technical accounting, and stakeholder reporting processes.
Acting as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners, the role offers broad exposure to investor reporting, financing structures, and strategic business initiatives within a fast-growing private equity-backed organisation.
Working closely with both the Group Financial Controller and CFO, the individual will be given significant responsibility from an early stage. The role is designed to develop into a future finance leadership position, with a clear progression pathway towards the Group Financial Controller role.
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Statutory Reporting
- Lead the annual Group audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Oversee the outsourced preparation and delivery of statutory financial statements and tax returns.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of all statutory and compliance obligations.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for shareholders, investors, and lenders.
- Coordinate and manage lender reporting requirements across the Group.
- Respond to ad-hoc queries and information requests from investors and other stakeholders.
- Act as the primary finance lead for technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Prepare technical accounting and position papers for significant or complex transactions.
- Present accounting conclusions and recommendations to auditors and key stakeholders.
- Review consolidated financial information and challenge accounting treatments where appropriate.
- Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, refinancing, corporate restructures, and business growth activities.
- Contribute to financial analysis and wider business projects as required by senior leadership.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with external advisors, including auditors, tax advisors, and administrators.
- Support the Group Financial Controller and CFO with ad-hoc requests and cross-functional initiatives.