Financial Controller

High-Growth, PE-Backed Services Business | Altrincham £65,000 – £75,000 + package TRIBE Recruitment are partnering with a high-growth, private-equity-backed services business on the appointment of a Financial Controller to support the next phase of an ambitious growth journey. This is a broad, commercially focused role with genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape how finance supports decision-making in a fast-moving environment. The OpportunityYou’ll sit at the heart of the business, balancing robust financial control and reporting with commercial insight and analysis that drives performance. This is not a back-office role you’ll work closely with the leadership team, investors, and external partners. Key highlights: • High-growth, PE-backed environment with significant headroom for progression • Broad role covering reporting, commercial analysis, and stakeholder engagement • Exposure to banks, investors, and external advisors • A business that values finance as a strategic partner, not just a reporting function The Role • Lead month-end, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting • Deliver insightful commercial analysis to support growth and profitability • Partner closely with senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions • Act as a key finance contact for banks, investors, and external stakeholders • Strengthen controls, processes, and financial discipline as the business scales The Person • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) • Experience as a Financial Controller or strong No.2 in a fast-paced environment • Commercially minded – able to translate numbers into actions and decisions • Comfortable operating in PE-backed or growth-led businesses • Driven, curious, and keen to make a tangible impact