Financial Controller

Reed Finance are delighted to be supporting a private equity-backed business in Brighton in the search for an ambitious Financial Controller.

This is a pivotal appointment for the organisation as it continues its next phase of growth.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening controls, improving reporting capabilities, and providing the insight needed to support commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board reporting.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.
• Provide meaningful analysis and insight to support business performance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, sales and leadership teams.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting frameworks.
• Lead the year-end audit process and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support strategic projects including acquisitions, integrations and systems improvements.
• Play an active role in delivering the business's growth and value creation objectives.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience operating within a fast-paced, growing commercial environment.
• Exposure to private equity-backed, investor-backed or acquisitive businesses would be advantageous.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Naturally proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong leadership skills and experience developing finance teams.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £75,000 - £85,000.
• Performance bonus.
• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension.
• Exposure to senior leadership and investors.
• Involvement in strategic business projects.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation.