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6 months, outside IR35
Circa 500 to 650 per day depending on relevant experience.
We are seeking a hands-on and commercially astute Interim Group Financial Controller to join a fast-paced, PE-backed business during a period of change and transformation. Reporting to the CFO, this role will lead the month-end process, drive improvements in financial controls and reporting, and provide key insight into cost base movements, variances and accruals. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical rigour alongside a pragmatic approach to supporting operational finance.
Job Description:
- Ownership of the month-end close and consolidation process across multiple entities
- Preparation and review of management accounts, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
- Review and challenge of accruals, prepayments and cost allocations
- Analysis of cost base trends and drivers, with clear communication of risks and opportunities
- Oversight of group reporting and board pack preparation for internal and external stakeholders
- Support ongoing finance transformation initiatives, including systems/process improvement and automation
- Strengthen financial controls, reporting timelines and governance
- Liaise with auditors, tax advisors and other external parties as required
- Manage and support a small finance team, ensuring deliverables are met to a high standard
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience operating at Group FC level, ideally within a private equity-backed or high-growth business
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience of consolidations and multi-entity reporting
- Confident working with large data sets, with a focus on accuracy and insight
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and support transformation agendas
- Proficient with Excel and ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams
- Experience working in a leveraged, private equity environment
- Exposure to cash flow forecasting and covenant reporting
- Previous interim experience and ability to hit the ground running in a project-driven environment
