Financial Controller

9 Days Old

Immediate start. We are partnering with a private equity–backed, multi-site services organisation operating a national portfolio of locations across the UK. Backed by an ambitious investor and with a clear growth and performance agenda, the business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller with strong multi-site experience to strengthen financial control and support operational performance. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role within a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment. The Opportunity Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the day‑to‑day finance function, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and commercial insight across a diverse portfolio of operational sites. You will work closely with regional operational leaders and site managers to drive financial performance, improve cost control and support commercial decision‑making across the business. Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the central finance team (management accounts, AP/AR, payroll oversight) Deliver accurate monthly management accounts across a multi‑site operational portfolio Own balance sheet integrity, cashflow forecasting and working capital management Strengthen financial controls within a private equity–backed environment Partner with operational leaders to improve site‑level profitability and cost performance Support budgeting, forecasting and board reporting processes Assist with acquisition modelling, due diligence and integration as the business grows Drive systems improvements, reporting efficiency and financial visibility across sites
The Candidate
You will bring experience operating within a multi‑site service‑led organisation, where financial performance is closely linked to operational delivery and site‑level performance. Typical backgrounds may include hospitality, hotels, leisure, healthcare, care, facilities management or other multi‑location service businesses.
You will understand:
Multi‑site P&L management and site‑level performance drivers Labour cost control and workforce planning within operational environments Margin improvement and operational cost management Financial reporting across geographically dispersed operations
You will also bring:
Experience within a private equity–backed or high‑growth SME environment Strong financial control and reporting capability A hands‑on leadership style with commercial instinct Confidence partnering with operational stakeholders across multiple sites
This role will suit an experienced Financial Controller from a multi‑site service environment who is looking for broader exposure and the opportunity to influence performance within a growing, investor‑backed business. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Reading
Job Type:
FullTime

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