Job Summary: Senior Financial Controller

Portman Talent has partnered with a high-growth, PE-backed Wealth Management firm to find a hands-on Senior Financial Controller. This is an operational, high-impact role designed for a professional who enjoys being “close to the numbers” while simultaneously driving the strategy of a scaling business. Working directly with the CFO, you will own the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the business has the robust controls and insights necessary for its next phase of evolution. If you thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments and enjoy a blend of technical excellence and commercial partnership, this is a standout opportunity.

Requirements and Skills

Proven Experience: Significant track record as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
Sector Knowledge: A background in Wealth Management or regulated financial services is highly advantageous.
PE Familiarity: Comfortable with the reporting rigour and pace associated with Private Equity backing.
Hands-on Mindset: A “roll up your sleeves” approach to finance operations in a growth-focused setting.
Communication: Confident influencer able to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders quickly.
Leadership: Experience managing and developing a small, agile finance team.

Role Overview

This is a genuinely operational role where you will take end-to-end ownership of the finance function. You will move seamlessly between overseeing core operations—such as month-end, budgeting, and cash flow—and supporting the CFO on high-level strategic initiatives. Your mission is to embed the “gold standard” of financial controls and systems to support sustained growth. You will be a visible leader, acting as a key partner to the wider business and ensuring that PE-related reporting requirements are met with precision and commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership: Full daily oversight of the finance function, including month-end, forecasting, and budgeting.
Process Transformation: Identifying, improving, and embedding robust financial controls and scalable systems.
Strategic Support: Partnering with the CFO on commercial projects and Private Equity reporting requirements.
Stakeholder Management: Engaging and influencing stakeholders across the business to align finance with operational goals.
Team Management: Leading and mentoring a small team to ensure high-quality delivery across all finance workstreams.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £100,000 – £125,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
Environment: High-growth, Private Equity-backed firm.
Location: London.
Type: Full-time.

Application Tip: The PE Factor

Insight: PE-backed firms prioritize cash flow visibility and KPI-driven reporting. In your application, highlight specific examples where you have improved “the speed to close” or implemented controls that provided better clarity on working capital.

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