Job Description

Financial Controller – PE-Backed Aerospace Manufacturer (High Growth)

Location: South Wales (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite)

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Qualifications: Fully Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

About the Company

Join a cutting-edge, private equity-backed aerospace manufacturer in South Wales that’s pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation. With significant investment and a robust growth strategy, the business is scaling rapidly across UK and international markets. This is a unique opportunity to step into a Financial Controller role at a pivotal point in the company’s journey — working directly with the Founder and playing a strategic part in driving financial excellence.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you’ll lead the finance function, support strategic growth initiatives, and deliver high-quality financial insights to the Founder and investors. You’ll be a key part of a lean leadership team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own financial operations including management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and cash flow

• Produce board-level reporting and investor packs for the Founder and PE stakeholders

• Partner closely with the Founder to support strategic growth, investments, and commercial planning

• Drive financial modelling, cost analysis and scenario planning

• Ensure statutory compliance and financial governance (UK GAAP)

• Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and banks

• Build out and lead a small but growing finance team

• Implement systems, controls and processes to support scale and automation

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Strong experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a fast-growth business environment

• Experience in a PE-backed or investment-driven setting (desirable)

• Hands-on, commercially minded, and comfortable influencing at founder/board level

• Skilled in financial planning, analysis and reporting

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and pace

This is a fast-moving process with interviews starting as early as next week. If you are interested please email tom@vargogroup.co.uk with a copy of your CV or call 07901913560.

** No VISA sponsorship is available for this role, those without the appropriate right-to-work in the UK need not apply **

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