Financial Controller

Harper May is partnering with a rapidly growing data centre group that is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to lead its finance operations. With significant infrastructure investment and a fast-scaling footprint, the business requires a hands-on finance leader to drive financial control, reporting, and process improvement across the group.

Role Overview:As Financial Controller, you will oversee all aspects of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple entities. Reporting to the CFO, this role will play a critical part in supporting the group’s continued growth and operational development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly management accounts, group consolidations, and reporting to senior leadership

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes

• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory obligations

• Manage audit preparation, liaise with external advisors, and ensure accurate year-end reporting

• Own balance sheet management, revenue recognition, and financial reconciliations

• Partner with operational and technical teams to align finance with business strategy

• Lead improvements in systems, processes, and reporting tools as the business scales

• Support debt and capital reporting, including project-based finance where required

• Mentor and manage a small finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and performance

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience

• Strong technical background in financial reporting, controls, and consolidations

• Experience in infrastructure, data centres, technology, or capital-intensive sectors is highly desirable

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to partner with operational teams

• Systems-savvy with excellent Excel skills and experience with accounting platforms

• Hands-on and detail-oriented with a strategic mindset