Are you a qualified accountant who wants more than a month-end close? This is a role built for someone ambitious. A PE-backed business in Southampton, Hampshire - technology-led, acquisitive, and growing fast, is looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller with genuine FD potential. The expectation is clear from day one: perform well here and you re the frontrunner for the FD seat within 2 3 years. Revenue has grown 50% in two years. There s an acquisition already in progress. The finance function is evolving quickly and needs someone who wants to be part of shaping it - not just maintaining it. You ll work directly with a PE-experienced FD who is invested in your development. Board exposure, investor reporting, M&A involvement - it s all on the table from the start. What will the Financial Controller role involve? Own financial reporting, board packs and investor commentary Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning Support active M&A activity including due diligence and integration Drive improvements to controls, systems and reporting - including AI and automation Manage and develop a small finance team of three Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Technically strong - comfortable with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and management reporting Commercially minded and hands-on - someone who engages with the business, not just the numbers Ambitious, proactive and ready to operate in a fast-moving environment PE-backed or high-growth experience is a bonus, not a requirement Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller: £70,000 £80,000 depending on experience Performance-based bonus Hybrid working (1 day WFH) Real PE and M&A exposure Clear, supported path to FD CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
May 17, 2026
Full time
Are you a qualified accountant who wants more than a month-end close? This is a role built for someone ambitious. A PE-backed business in Southampton, Hampshire - technology-led, acquisitive, and growing fast, is looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller with genuine FD potential. The expectation is clear from day one: perform well here and you re the frontrunner for the FD seat within 2 3 years. Revenue has grown 50% in two years. There s an acquisition already in progress. The finance function is evolving quickly and needs someone who wants to be part of shaping it - not just maintaining it. You ll work directly with a PE-experienced FD who is invested in your development. Board exposure, investor reporting, M&A involvement - it s all on the table from the start. What will the Financial Controller role involve? Own financial reporting, board packs and investor commentary Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning Support active M&A activity including due diligence and integration Drive improvements to controls, systems and reporting - including AI and automation Manage and develop a small finance team of three Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Technically strong - comfortable with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and management reporting Commercially minded and hands-on - someone who engages with the business, not just the numbers Ambitious, proactive and ready to operate in a fast-moving environment PE-backed or high-growth experience is a bonus, not a requirement Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller: £70,000 £80,000 depending on experience Performance-based bonus Hybrid working (1 day WFH) Real PE and M&A exposure Clear, supported path to FD CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Finance Controller We're recruiting a technically strong Finance Controller to join a fast-growing, technology-led, private-equity backed business operating across multiple sites in the UK. This is a hands-on, high-impact role reporting directly to the Director of Finance during an exciting period of growth, transformation, and acquisition activity. You'll take ownership of: Month-end close and consolidated management accounts Leading and developing the accounting team Audit, statutory accounts, VAT, and cash flow management ERP implementation projects Banking consolidation and acquisition integrations Strengthening financial controls across the group We're looking for someone who: Is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified Has strong technical accounting experience Ideally has Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central exposure Is highly proficient in Excel Thrives in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment Has a continuous improvement mindset and interest in technology/AI If you're commercially minded, delivery-focused, and excited by building scalable finance operations in a growing business, this role would be for you! With genuine progression opportunities and exposure to the PE environment, this role will provide exposure to transformation projects and acquisitions in an exciting collaborative culture.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Finance Controller We're recruiting a technically strong Finance Controller to join a fast-growing, technology-led, private-equity backed business operating across multiple sites in the UK. This is a hands-on, high-impact role reporting directly to the Director of Finance during an exciting period of growth, transformation, and acquisition activity. You'll take ownership of: Month-end close and consolidated management accounts Leading and developing the accounting team Audit, statutory accounts, VAT, and cash flow management ERP implementation projects Banking consolidation and acquisition integrations Strengthening financial controls across the group We're looking for someone who: Is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified Has strong technical accounting experience Ideally has Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central exposure Is highly proficient in Excel Thrives in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment Has a continuous improvement mindset and interest in technology/AI If you're commercially minded, delivery-focused, and excited by building scalable finance operations in a growing business, this role would be for you! With genuine progression opportunities and exposure to the PE environment, this role will provide exposure to transformation projects and acquisitions in an exciting collaborative culture.
Be a Strategic Finance Leader in a High-Growth, Private Equity-Backed Group. Our client is a rapidly growing international group that has delivered 25% year-on-year growth, tripled EBITDA and recently completed a refinancing to provide significant capital for further investment and M&A activity. With ambitious plans for expansion and transformation, the business is now seeking a UK Finance Director to strengthen its UK finance function and play a key role on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This is a career-defining opportunity for an accomplished finance leader seeking to influence strategy at the highest level, with strong opportunities for future career progression. In this highly visible leadership role, the Finance Director will: Partner closely with the UK Managing Director and the Executive Leadership Team to shape strategy and deliver growth Provide commercial insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making across the UK business Take responsibility for financial governance and oversight, ensuring compliance with IFRS and group standards Build out the UK finance team, including hiring a UK Financial Controller to support scaling operations Play an active role in investment appraisal, capital allocation, and M&A integration projects Introduce robust processes and systems to support sustainable growth and transformation Suitable Candidate for the Finance Director vacancy: A dynamic finance executive with a balance of technical strength, commercial acumen, and leadership capability: Accomplished finance leader with experience operating at senior executive level Strong grounding in financial governance, reporting standards, and compliance Proven track record of partnering with Managing Directors, CEOs, or Boards to drive growth Commercially minded, with experience in investment appraisal and business transformation Experience within Asset Rental or supply industries will be considered highly advantageous Ambitious and forward-looking, motivated by the chance to contribute at ELT level and pursue future progression opportunities Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Director: Competitive base salary £120,000 - £150,000 (flexible for the right candidate) Senior leadership benefits package Direct influence at Board and ELT level Exposure to high-growth, private equity-backed environment Involvement in refinancing, M&A, and international expansion projects Strong career progression opportunities as the business evolves CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Be a Strategic Finance Leader in a High-Growth, Private Equity-Backed Group. Our client is a rapidly growing international group that has delivered 25% year-on-year growth, tripled EBITDA and recently completed a refinancing to provide significant capital for further investment and M&A activity. With ambitious plans for expansion and transformation, the business is now seeking a UK Finance Director to strengthen its UK finance function and play a key role on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This is a career-defining opportunity for an accomplished finance leader seeking to influence strategy at the highest level, with strong opportunities for future career progression. In this highly visible leadership role, the Finance Director will: Partner closely with the UK Managing Director and the Executive Leadership Team to shape strategy and deliver growth Provide commercial insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making across the UK business Take responsibility for financial governance and oversight, ensuring compliance with IFRS and group standards Build out the UK finance team, including hiring a UK Financial Controller to support scaling operations Play an active role in investment appraisal, capital allocation, and M&A integration projects Introduce robust processes and systems to support sustainable growth and transformation Suitable Candidate for the Finance Director vacancy: A dynamic finance executive with a balance of technical strength, commercial acumen, and leadership capability: Accomplished finance leader with experience operating at senior executive level Strong grounding in financial governance, reporting standards, and compliance Proven track record of partnering with Managing Directors, CEOs, or Boards to drive growth Commercially minded, with experience in investment appraisal and business transformation Experience within Asset Rental or supply industries will be considered highly advantageous Ambitious and forward-looking, motivated by the chance to contribute at ELT level and pursue future progression opportunities Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Director: Competitive base salary £120,000 - £150,000 (flexible for the right candidate) Senior leadership benefits package Direct influence at Board and ELT level Exposure to high-growth, private equity-backed environment Involvement in refinancing, M&A, and international expansion projects Strong career progression opportunities as the business evolves CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
