Interim Financial Controller, Stafford PE-Backed Healthcare Business 6 Months+ The Opportunity SF Partners are supporting a fast-growing, PE-backed healthcare business in the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller. Working closely with the Finance Director and SMT, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting the business through a period of continued growth and change. This is a hands-on role within a dynamic SME environment, offering exposure to forecasting, process improvement, and strategic finance initiatives including M&A and external funding activity. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day finance function and managing a small team Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts Overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and month-end processes Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management Business partnering with operational and senior stakeholders Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting audit/compliance activity Driving improvements across finance processes, systems, and reporting Supporting strategic decision-making through meaningful financial analysis The Candidate You will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong Financial Controller experience, ideally gained within an SME or PE-backed environment. You will also demonstrate: Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP...