Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Paddington (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days in Office) Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Company: PE-Backed, Multi-Site Healthcare SME

A high-growth, PE-backed healthcare company is seeking a Financial Controller to join its team based in Paddington. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced SME environment, ideal for a technically strong and commercially curious finance professional ready to shape and scale a growing finance function.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead a team of three and take full ownership of financial reporting, control processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process and preparation of the Finance Pack (P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow).

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three (2 Management Accountants and 1 AP/AR).

• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting; manage the full audit process.

• Partner with the FP&A Analyst to support the annual budget and forecasting cycles.

• Maintain robust balance sheet control and reconciliation processes.

• Identify and implement system and process improvements across finance and the wider business.

• Play an active role in cross-functional projects aimed at operational and financial improvement.

Requirements:

• ACA qualified, with a minimum of 1.5 years' post-qualified experience.

• Strong experience in a multi-site business environment (healthcare or services sector preferred).

• Proven track record of people management and a genuine interest in coaching and team development.

• Strong Excel skills and a deep understanding of accounting fundamentals, including double entry.

• Comfortable working with systems and committed to continuous improvement.

• Analytical and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to think commercially and solve problems proactively.

• Ambitious, collaborative, and able to lead by example in a growing, dynamic business.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive base salary of £75,000 - £90,000, depending on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Hybrid working model (minimum three days in the Paddington office)

• A high-impact, visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership

• The opportunity to contribute to the success of a PE-backed business at a pivotal stage of growth

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