Interim Financial Controller

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing PE-backed business in the UK is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage financial reporting, cash flow, and audits as part of a finance transformation. This senior role requires a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in statutory reporting and a proven ability to deliver board-level reporting. Join a dynamic organization during a period of growth and transformation with opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial control, statutory reporting, audits, and tax.
• Proven ability to deliver Board-level reporting for investors and lenders.
• Highly organised and detail-focused for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly consolidated financial reporting with high-quality commentary.
• Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Complete statutory accounts and lead year-end audit.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Audit delivery

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a fast-growing, PE-backed business as it goes through a finance transformation programme. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for group financial reporting, cash flow management, audit delivery, and process improvement across an international organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly consolidated financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with high-quality commentary for Board, investor, and lender packs.
• Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Complete outstanding statutory accounts and lead the year-end audit process as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls, and systems.
• Oversee supplier payment runs and group banking administration.
• Support the development of robust finance policies and scalable processes.

About you

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong background in financial control, statutory reporting, audits, and tax.
• Proven ability to deliver Board-level reporting for investors and lenders.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, PE-backed setting with a hands‑on mindset.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, growth-oriented business during a time of positive change.