Overview
Finatal West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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Interim Financial Controller – Private Equity Backed, Multi-Site Business
Location: Midlands (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: RB027
We are working with an owner-managed, £10m t/o multi-site business currently operating over 3 sites, that has recently secured investment from a prominent lower mid-market private equity fund. With ambitious plans to scale through a series of strategic acquisitions, the business is looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to professionalise the finance function and support the next phase of growth.
The Role:
* Lead the finance function during the transition to private equity ownership.
* Enhance financial reporting to meet PE investor requirements, including board packs, KPIs, and cash flow visibility.
* Implement robust processes, controls, and governance to ensure scalability and compliance.
* Support the integration of bolt-on acquisitions, ensuring consistency across reporting, systems, and controls.
* Partner closely with the CEO and investors, providing commercial insight.
* Manage the audit process and oversee statutory and management reporting cycles.
The Candidate:
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong track record as Financial Controller or similar in an SME/owner-managed environment.
* Previous experience in transitioning to PE ownership and raising reporting standards to investor expectations.
* Hands-on M&A experience – integration, due diligence, or post-deal process alignment.
* Strong technical grounding with the ability to design and embed robust financial controls.
* Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Finance
Industries
* Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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