Financial Controller

Equifind have partnered with a high-growth private equity-backed organisation in Central London, who are looking to hire an Interim Financial Controller for an initial six-month period, to support the business through a phase of integration, system improvement and increased reporting demands.

This will suit a proven interim Financial Controller who is comfortable stepping into complex environments, stabilising teams, and working with senior stakeholders in fast-moving PE settings.

This role offers two days WFH, with the remaining days split between the Central London office.

Objectives and Key Deliverables of the Role:

• Take ownership of the finance function during a period of growth, ensuring smooth month-end, accurate group consolidations and strong cost-accounting discipline
• Support the integration of newly acquired entities into consistent reporting, controls and governance frameworks
• Strengthen financial visibility, forecasting accuracy and short-term planning across multi-site operations
• Lead improvements across processes, controls and reporting to meet Private Equity and lender expectations
• Enhance management information and group reporting, ensuring clarity, consistency and timeliness
• Support the embedding of a new ERP system, refining processes around data, reporting and workflows
• Improve audit readiness and reduce timelines, ensuring tighter governance and compliance
• Partner with functional leads on analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making
• Provide leadership and stability to the finance team, maintaining performance during transition
• Oversee payroll process changes and ensure accurate monthly delivery

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Significant experience operating as an interim Group FC or senior group finance leader
• Strong grounding in cost accounting, multi-site reporting, and operational finance
• Confident working within Private Equity environments, including covenant reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in complex, operationally intensive sectors (manufacturing, utilities, transport, industrial services, or similar).

The Business:

A high-growth, PE-backed organisation headquartered in Central London, operating across multiple sites in the UK. The business is in a strong position and continuing to expand, with increasing reporting requirements and system change underway.

This role offers regular interaction with senior leadership, giving you direct exposure to a fast-paced and high-performing environment.

What's On Offer:

Salary: £120,000 - £130,000, DoE.

WFH: 2 days from home, with office-based in Central London.

Contract Length: This assignment is expected to run for six months, with potential to extend.