Mitchell Adam

We are partnering with a private equity-backed manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its growth journey to appoint a high-calibre Financial Controller. This is a pivotal role within the business, requiring a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial control across the organisation. The Role: Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while acting as a true business partner to both operations and senior leadership. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and developing the finance team, providing clear direction and ongoing support Delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts Partnering closely with operations to drive performance, improve margins, and support decision-making Enhancing financial controls, processes, and reporting in line with a PE-backed environment Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term strategic planning Acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders across the business About You: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Proven experience in a Financial Controller role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar operational environment Comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity within a busy, fast-moving business Strong business partnering skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment is advantageous A proactive leader who can develop a team while also rolling up their sleeves when needed Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, PE-backed business where you can make a tangible impact. The role offers real breadth, visibility, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership in shaping the future of the business.

We are working with a high-growth, internationally operating creative business to appoint a Financial Controller into a key leadership role within one of its core divisions. Operating across global markets and delivering large-scale, high-profile projects, this organisation combines creativity, commerciality, and operational excellence. With a strong track record and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, project-driven environment where finance plays a central role in business performance. The Role Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and working closely with senior leadership, you will take full ownership of the finance function for a Midlands-based division within the group. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, requiring someone comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level. Key responsibilities include: Leading the finance function and managing a team of four Delivering accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting Owning budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis Partnering with senior stakeholders to support decision-making and drive performance Overseeing project accounting, including revenue recognition, WIP, and margin analysis Managing cash flow, controls, and financial processes Leading audit processes and ensuring compliance with statutory and tax requirements Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience operating at Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller level Background in a fast-paced, project-based environment Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Hands-on approach with the ability to lead and develop a team Confident managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Strong technical skills across financial reporting, revenue recognition, and project accounting Why Apply? Opportunity to join a dynamic, growing international business Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership Broad, commercially focused position with real impact on business performance Collaborative, creative, and fast-moving environment