Overview
The Interim Financial Controller will support a recently acquired business within a private equity-backed professional services group during a crucial growth and integration phase. Working closely with the Group CFO, this role involves overseeing the finance function and leading a small team while collaborating with senior stakeholders to provide valuable financial insights and maintain robust financial controls. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact during a key transition period.
Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Produce departmental reporting and key business performance metrics.
- Manage month-end close and reporting into the wider group.
- Provide analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Maintain robust financial controls, governance, and compliance processes.
- Oversee VAT reporting and statutory requirements.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the acquired business and group.
- Support ongoing integration and process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Previous experience as a Finance Director, Financial Controller, or senior finance leader within an SME or mid-market business.
- Strong management reporting and financial control experience.
- Comfortable leading a small team whilst remaining hands-on operationally.
- Professional services experience advantageous but not essential.
- Audit-trained candidates will be viewed favourably.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Available to start on or around 1 July 2026.