Financial Controller | PE-Backed Creative Group | London / Hybrid
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Financial Controller | PE-Backed Creative Group | London / Hybrid
Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growth, PE-Backed creative group in their search for a Financial Controller and "right hand" to the CFO, to oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function and prepare the business for a future exit process.
The Client
Our client has an international presence across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. The business brings together several distinct creative brands under one roof, each operating in high-end visual and experiential work for major global clients.
The group has grown strongly over the past few years, with an ambitious near-term target to significantly increase profitability. Two years into the PE cycle, the focus is on structured growth and preparing the business for a future exit process, giving this hire genuine commercial weight from the outset.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will be the number two in the finance function and the person who runs it day-to-day. This is a hands-on role: you will own the month-end process, lead the finance team, manage the statutory and audit workload, and take responsibility for banking and cash.
The timing makes this particularly interesting - with a sale process likely within the next few years, whoever is in this seat will be central to due diligence preparation and the commercial story the business needs to tell. For the right person, there is a clear path to Group Finance Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end month-end close across the group's entities, overseeing production of management accounts to agreed timelines
- Lead and develop the day-to-day finance team, managing workload around month-end and supporting the team's growth
What our client needs to see (essential):
- ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong audit background
- Background in professional services; strong candidates from adjacent services sectors welcome
- A genuine track record as a Financial Controller or Group Finance Manager role with real ownership of the function
- Experience running end-to-end month-end close and producing consolidated management accounts across multiple entities
- Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team
- Deep technical grounding across statutory accounts, group consolidation, and audit management
What we would like to see (non-essential):
- Background in creative services, agencies, media
- Exposure to PE-Backed businesses or financial due diligence processes
- Experience supporting procurement and new client onboarding processes, ensuring commercial and financial alignment
Salary: £80,000-£100,000 + discretionary bonus + company benefits
Location: London (3 days in-office)
Start Date: Flexible
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