Financial Controller (Interim)

Partner Financial is collaborating with a Private Equity-backed consumer business to identify an Interim Financial Controller to join their team. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking, innovative & community driven organisation dedicated to delivering leading-edge solutions and driving long-term growth.

As an Interim Financial Controller, you will report directly to the CFO, overseeing the accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency of the financial function. You will be instrumental in preserving the financial integrity of the organisation, while applying your expertise to provide insights during a period of organisational transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and enhancing financial controls and processes to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Coordinating and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of monthly management and statutory accounts.
• Overseeing all tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring the prompt preparation of VAT and Corporation Tax computations.
• Collaborating with auditors to ensure an efficient and timely year-end audit process.
• Managing cash flow and working capital, delivering precise and actionable reporting to support business operations.
• Optimising the use of business cash flow, with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Leading and developing a team of five accountants to ensure accurate month-end balance recording.
• Partnering with the CFO to provide valuable insights and recommendations to the board and investors.

The Ideal candidate:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in a similar capacity within a PE-backed organisation.
• Experience with organisations undergoing periods of transformation is highly advantageous.
• Expertise in balancing rigorous financial controls while effectively leading a dynamic finance team.
• Experience managing cash flow and maintaining liquidity.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering accurate results within high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Interested candidates should send their CV to Vas Karadimas. I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within 48 hours of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation, then please feel free to give us a call to discuss.