Interim Financial Controller

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Part time

Job summary

A significant UK business is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. The role involves leading day-to-day financial control and reporting activities, especially during a period of change and integration. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar position and be comfortable in fast-paced environments. This challenging role is key to enhancing financial processes and supports senior leadership in finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader in mid-to-large sized businesses.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environments with shifting priorities.
• Experience supporting post-acquisition or post-integration finance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and reporting activities across the business.
• Support post-integration work ensuring aligned processes and controls.
• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting integrity.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Hands-on Financial Control

Leadership

Adaptability to Change

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

We are supporting a £250m turnover business that is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join the finance team on a 6-month contract. The company is currently navigating a period of change following a recent integration, and this role will play a key part in stabilising and strengthening the finance function.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and can quickly add value across core financial reporting and integration‑related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day financial control and reporting activities across the business.
• Support the finance function with post‑integration work, ensuring processes, reporting, and controls are aligned.
• Oversee month‑end close, balance sheet integrity, and financial reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Work closely with senior finance leadership to support integration‑related projects and finance transformation initiatives.
• Provide hands‑on support to the finance team where needed during a busy and evolving period.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and supports effective decision‑making.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader within mid‑to‑large sized businesses.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, changing environments where priorities may shift.
• Demonstrated experience supporting post‑acquisition or post‑integration finance activities.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to roll up sleeves and deliver operationally.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience within high‑growth, private equity‑backed, or acquisitive businesses.
• Exposure to systems or process integration following acquisitions.
• Experience leading or mentoring finance teams during periods of change.