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Financial Controller
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Financial Controller | Private Equity, SaaS.
Remuneration | £110k-£130k + Bonus. Location | London Head Office, permanent & full-time position (Remote Contract, 37 hour week, no defined work hours). KE16626
The Opportunity:
A high-growth, Private Equity-backed international SaaS business is seeking an exceptional Financial Controller to join its leadership team at a pivotal stage in its evolution.
With £30m ARR, £10m EBITDA and substantial Private Equity support, the business has established itself as a market-leading technology platform with a strong reputation for innovation, customer delivery and operational excellence. As the organisation continues its ambitious growth trajectory, preparations are already underway for a planned exit event within the next two years.
This is far more than a traditional Financial Controller opportunity.
The successful individual will join a highly collaborative leadership environment, working alongside an accomplished FP&A Lead and reporting directly to a dynamic Group CFO. They will play a critical role in professionalising the finance function, strengthening controls, enhancing reporting capabilities and supporting the wider value creation agenda alongside both the Senior Leadership Team and Private Equity investors.
AI sits at the heart of the organisation's future strategy. The business is actively integrating AI across its products, services and internal operations, creating an environment where innovation, automation and continuous improvement are fundamental to success.
The Role:
The Financial Controller will take ownership of the accounting and financial control environment across an international business whilst acting as a key strategic partner to stakeholders throughout the organisation.
This individual will be responsible for driving best-in-class financial operations, ensuring data integrity, leveraging technology and automation, and providing the financial insight required to support continued growth and value creation.
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading all financial accounting activities across the Group
- Owning month-end, year-end and statutory reporting processes
- Managing the external audit process and all stakeholder relationships
- Developing and enhancing financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks
- Driving the continued optimisation of NetSuite and wider finance systems
- Delivering automation initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability
- Ensuring clean, reliable and actionable financial data across the organisation
- Partnering with senior business leaders to support strategic decision-making
- Producing high-quality reporting and insight for the Board, Executive Team and Private Equity investors
- Supporting the Group CFO and investment team with the wider value creation plan
- Leading finance transformation initiatives ahead of a future exit process
- Working closely with the FP&A function to provide a unified finance business partnering approach
- Acting as a strategic influencer and trusted advisor across the business
Leadership & Culture:
Culture is a defining feature of this organisation.
The business has built a highly collaborative, international and supportive environment where transparency, curiosity and continuous development are actively encouraged.
The Financial Controller will lead a small but capable finance team, taking responsibility for developing talent, elevating technical capability and creating clear progression pathways for junior finance professionals.
The successful candidate will be an active mentor and coach, helping to build a modern, commercially focused finance function that supports the organisation's ambitious growth plans.
The Requirements:
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial awareness, leadership capability and a passion for continuous improvement.
They will be comfortable operating within a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed environment and excited by the opportunity to influence both strategy and execution.
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Key requirements include:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similar leadership position
- Experience within SaaS, technology, software or recurring revenue business models
- Strong understanding of Private Equity-backed environments and value creation initiatives
- Demonstrable experience leading audits, controls and financial reporting processes
- Experience driving finance transformation, automation and systems improvements
- Strong knowledge of NetSuite or comparable ERP platforms
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including Board and investor interaction
- A data-driven mindset with a passion for process improvement and technology
- Proven people leadership and mentoring experience
- Ability to attend the London office when required
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team during one of the most exciting phases of the company's journey.
The successful individual will have genuine influence across the organisation, exposure to Private Equity investors and a clear platform to shape the future of the finance function ahead of a planned exit event.
Benefits include:
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Additional long-term incentive opportunities
- 9% employer pension contribution
- Private healthcare
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Fully remote working model
- Flexible working arrangements with no prescribed working hours (37-hour working week)
- Significant exposure to strategic projects and executive leadership
- Outstanding career development opportunities within a high-growth international technology business
If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence, strategic influence, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a high-profile Private Equity growth story, this represents a rare and compelling opportunity.
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