Financial Controller

Robert Half
London

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

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

Posted 2025-05-19

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