Group Financial Controller | PE backed business

RMErecruit is partnering with a fast-growing business backed by top-tier institutional infrastructure investors to appoint a Group Financial Controller.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this high-impact leadership role takes full ownership of the financial control function, driving high-quality investor reporting, day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, statutory compliance, and debt covenant management.

• Institutional Investor & Board Reporting: Drive a high-speed month-end close (5–7 working days) to deliver data-dense board packs, variance analysis (Actuals vs. Sponsor Model vs. Budget), 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts, and debt covenant tracking.
• Operational Metrics & Exit Readiness: Track core asset performance metrics (Operational EBITDA per site, yield per tonne, uptime %, ROIC) while maintaining "data-room ready" financials for future refinancing or exit events.
• Financial Control & Consolidations: Lead multi-entity financial consolidations under UK GAAP / FRS 102 (or IFRS), maintain strict internal controls, and manage external audit relationships.
• Treasury & Leadership: Oversee group liquidity, cash flow, and working capital requirements while managing, mentoring, and developing the core finance team.

• Experience: Proven track record operating within a Private Equity, infrastructure-backed, or fast-paced corporate environment.
• Core Skills: Comprehensive expertise in group consolidations, fast-close processes, institutional reporting standards, and cash/treasury management.
• Leadership & Drive: Demonstrated ability to mentor a team, build clean control frameworks, and engage effectively with C-suite stakeholders and institutional investors.

Professional Qualification:

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW / CAI / ICAS or equivalent).

• High-Impact Leadership: Direct oversight of the core finance function, working in tandem with the CFO and sponsor stakeholders.
• Strategic Exposure: Key involvement in institutional investor relations, covenant management, and exit readiness strategy.
• Growth & Progression: A senior role in a rapidly scaling business backed by institutional capital.