Job Description:

Financial Controller

£75,000–£80,000 + 10–15% Bonus | Soho, London | 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Take ownership of the numbers and play a key role in the growth of a private equity-backed business.

Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can combine strong financial control with commercial influence?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business in the flexible workspace and commercial property sector, following a recent private equity investment to support its next phase of expansion.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, lead a small team and provide the financial insight, reporting and controls needed to support continued growth.

This is a hands-on position offering genuine responsibility, exposure to investors and the opportunity to influence business decisions at a senior level.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the effective running of the finance function, ensuring the business has accurate financial information, robust controls and a clear understanding of its financial performance.

You will balance day-to-day financial management with broader commercial responsibilities, working closely with the Managing Director, private equity investors and external advisers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of monthly management accounts, financial reporting and financial controls.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, working capital and credit control to optimise cash generation.
• Overseeing year-end accounts preparation, VAT returns, HMRC matters and statutory compliance.
• Monitoring property and client-level performance, identifying financial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting property acquisitions, expansion plans and commercial investment decisions.
• Preparing financial information and reports for private equity investors.
• Managing relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks and professional advisers.
• Leading and developing the existing two-person finance team.
• Reviewing and improving financial systems, processes and reporting as the business expands.

About You

You will be a commercially minded and proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and being closely involved in the business.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance position within an SME or growing business.
• Strong technical skills across management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial control.
• Proven experience in cash flow forecasting, credit control and working capital management.
• Experience overseeing year-end accounts, VAT, HMRC matters and external accountants.
• Experience managing or developing a small finance team.
• The confidence to work directly with senior management, investors and external stakeholders.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to combine detailed financial management with commercial insight.

Property or real estate experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £75,000–£80,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• 10–15% performance-related bonus.
• 25 days' annual holiday.
• Pension.
• A senior finance role within a growing, private equity-backed business.
• Direct access to the Managing Director and private equity investors.
• Genuine influence over financial strategy, reporting and business performance.
• The opportunity to strengthen and develop the finance function as the business grows.
• A central Soho, London location.

Interested?

If you are an established Financial Controller seeking greater ownership, commercial exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing business, we would welcome your application.

Apply today to find out more. All applications will be treated confidentially.