Interim Financial Controller

Talantir; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to lead the migration of a new Sage finance system across four business units. You will establish robust month-end close processes and reporting, partnering with MDs to enhance financial visibility and controls in a growing tech services environment.

The role requires a qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE, experience in SaaS/recurring revenue, and a hands-on approach to improving finance processes within an SME.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE in a hands-on SME environment.
• Experience in SaaS/recurring revenue models is essential.
• Strong ability to implement and improve finance processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration and implementation of a new finance system (Sage) across multiple units.
• Establish and embed robust month-end close processes and reporting frameworks.
• Partner with MDs to improve financial visibility and controls across entities.
• Implement best-practice finance processes for growing businesses.
• Ensure accurate accounting for accrued and deferred income in subscription models.
• Provide hands-on financial control and operational support within a developing finance structure.

Skills

Finance systems

Sage

SaaS revenue

Month-end close

Financial controls

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

ERP/Finance systems

Job description

Interim Financial Controller – Technology / Managed Services

Contract: Interim (6 months)

Location: UK (Hybrid)

Day Rate: Competitive

We are currently partnering with a private equity‑backed technology services group to appoint an Interim Financial Controller to support the business through a period of operational improvement and finance systems transformation.

This is a hands‑on role within a growing SME environment, working closely with senior leadership and the Managing Directors of several operating entities. The assignment will focus on strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and supporting the rollout of a new finance system across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the migration and implementation of a new finance system (Sage) across multiple business units
• Establish and embed robust month‑end close processes and reporting frameworks
• Partner with MDs of individual subsidiaries to improve financial visibility and controls
• Implement best‑practice finance processes across recently integrated or developing businesses
• Ensure accurate accounting for accrued and deferred income, particularly within a recurring revenue environment
• Provide hands‑on financial control and operational support within a developing finance structure

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a qualified accountant with at least 5+ years PQE who is comfortable operating in a hands‑on, evolving SME environment.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong finance systems experience, ideally including Sage implementation or migration
• Background in technology, SaaS, or recurring revenue business models
• Experience managing accrued and deferred revenue within subscription‑based businesses
• A track record of improving finance processes and implementing best practice
• Ability to work closely with operational leaders across multiple business units
• Private equity experience is advantageous but not essential.

Key Deliverables (First 6 Months)

• Successful system migration and adoption across four business units
• Implementation of a consistent and reliable month‑end process
• Improved finance structure, controls, and reporting standards

This role would suit a hands‑on interim Financial Controller who enjoys bringing structure to growing businesses and delivering tangible operational improvements.