Financial Controller

About The Company: Our client is a private family office supporting a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses across multiple sectors. Led by a highly successful and ambitious entrepreneur, the group owns and operates a range of SME businesses with turnovers ranging from £500k to £15m. With an active acquisition strategy and a long-term growth mindset, the portfolio continues to evolve, creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals looking to make a genuine commercial impact.The Role: We are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to work closely alongside the owner and play a key role in the oversight and development of a growing portfolio of businesses. This is far more than a traditional finance position; the successful candidate will become a trusted adviser, providing financial leadership, operational support and strategic insight across multiple entities. As the portfolio expands through acquisitions and disposals, the role will evolve significantly, offering a clear pathway towards a future Finance Director or Managing Director position for the right individual.Key Responsibilities:\n

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• Oversee the financial management of a diverse portfolio of SME businesses.
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• Produce timely and accurate management accounts, board reports and financial analysis.
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• Monitor cash flow, budgeting and forecasting across multiple entities.
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• Work closely with business leaders and the owner to support commercial decision-making.
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• Assist with the financial evaluation, due diligence and integration of acquired businesses.
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• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and operational performance.
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• Implement robust financial controls and scalable reporting processes.
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• Build strong relationships with business leaders, professional advisers and external partners.
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Desirable Skills:\n

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• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
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• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant.
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• Experience working within SMEs, owner-managed businesses or a family office environment.
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• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights.
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• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
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• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
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• Experience supporting acquisitions, business change or growth projects would be highly advantageous.
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Benefits:\n

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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• Direct exposure to an experienced and successful entrepreneur.
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• Involvement in acquisitions, disposals and strategic business decisions.
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• Broad and varied role spanning multiple businesses and sectors.
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• Significant autonomy and influence within the portfolio.
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• Clear long-term progression towards Finance Director or Managing Director level.
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• Opportunity to join an ambitious and growing investment group with exciting future plans.
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Register: If this role isn't right for you, please don't hesitate to register with us so that we can arrange a consultation and help you find your next career move.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.