Commercial Financial Controller

We are exclusively retained by a PE backed global healthcare services business entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation, seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to join their leadership team in South Derby (hybrid working).

This is a genuine growth role, designed to act as the CFO's number two. You'll take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function, providing strong technical leadership while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and future investment readiness.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process, delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial reporting.
• Take full ownership of statutory accounts, audit, tax, VAT and financial compliance, including consolidations.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and controls to support ongoing growth and scalability.
• Manage and develop a team of five, while partnering with senior leadership on budgeting, cashflow forecasting and strategic initiatives.

Key requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with a strong technical accounting background.
• Proven experience managing statutory reporting, audit processes, VAT and cashflow in a growing business.
• Confident operating as the senior day-to-day finance lead, with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Experience improving processes and developing teams within a dynamic, evolving environment.

In return you will:

• Step into a true number two role with real ownership and visibility at leadership level.
• Join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, with exposure to strategic planning and future investment activity.
• Benefit from hybrid working and a competitive benefits package including enhanced holiday, private medical and additional long-service rewards.
• Play a key role in shaping a robust, scalable finance function ready to support continued global expansion.

If you're a technically strong and commercially minded Financial Controller looking for a broad, high-impact role in a growth environment, we'd be delighted to speak with you. As a retained partner, we are managing the process exclusively and can provide full insight into the business, leadership team and long-term strategy.