Group Financial Controller - PE Backed

Group Financial Controller (PE-Backed)

Location: Northern Ireland / Regional UK (Hybrid)

The Role

A high-impact opportunity for a Fully Qualified Accountant to lead the financial control function for a fast-growing business backed by top-tier institutional infrastructure investors. This is a career defining role!

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take full ownership of high-quality investor reporting, day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, statutory compliance, and debt covenant management.

Key Responsibilities

• Institutional Investor & Board Reporting
• Fast Month-End Close:Drive a high-speed reporting cycle to deliver data-dense board packs within tight timelines (typically 5 to 7 working days).
• Core Sponsor Deliverables:Produce monthly board packs, variance analysis (Actuals vs. Sponsor Model vs. Budget), 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts, and debt covenant tracking.
• Key Operational Metrics:Monitor and report on core asset performance metrics, including Operational EBITDAper site, yield per tonne of input, uptime percentages, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).
• Exit Readiness:Maintain clean audit trails, maintainable earnings schedules, and "data-room ready" financials for future refinancing or exit events.

Financial Control & Operations

• Financial Control & Consolidations:Lead group financial consolidations across multiple operating entities under UK GAAP / FRS 102 (or IFRS).
• Audit & Statutory Compliance:Manage external audit relationships, statutory reporting, and maintain strict financial controls.
• Cash & Treasury Management:Oversee group liquidity, cash flow monitoring, and working capital requirements.
• Team Leadership:Manage, mentor, and develop the core finance team to ensure operational efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification:Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW / CAI / ICAS or equivalent).
• Experience:Proven track record in a Private Equity or fast-paced corporate environment.
• Core Skills: Advanced technical accounting, group consolidations, fast-close processes, institutional reporting standards, and team leadership.

Please apply via the link or contact Sinead Walsh at RMErecruit for a confidential conversation.

Skills:
Advanced technical accounting Group Consolidation High Quality Investor Reporting

Benefits:
Market-leading Salary Career Progression Great team Excellent culture Career defining role

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