Interim Financial Controller for Growth & Exit Readiness

HW Finance; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

HW Finance seeks an experienced Interim / Fractional Financial Controller for an owner-managed SME gearing up for potential exit. The role is 2-3 days per week, focusing on bringing in-house finance controls and robust monthly reporting.

The successful candidate will establish MI, boards reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes, while delivering commercial insights to owners and supporting due diligence for exit readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within owner-managed / SME businesses.
• Proven ability to improve financial reporting and controls.
• Experience in management accounts, MI, forecasting and cash-flow.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running.
• Exposure to transaction, sale, refinancing, PE investment or exit processes.
• Translate financial information into clear commercial recommendations for owners/directors.

Responsibilities

• Bring the finance function in-house and own day-to-day financial control environment.
• Establish reliable monthly management accounts process with commentary.
• Improve timeliness and quality of financial information.
• Develop meaningful management information and Board reporting.
• Introduce robust monthly reporting packs with commentary and analysis.
• Develop forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Improve visibility over cash flow, profitability, working capital and key drivers.
• Review existing processes and controls and identify improvements.
• Support owners/directors with commercial insights for decision making and due diligence.

Skills

SME experience

Finance reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Management accounts

Board reporting

Business partnering

Exit readiness

Job description

HW Finance seeks an experienced Interim / Fractional Financial Controller for an owner-managed SME gearing up for potential exit. The role is 2-3 days per week, focusing on bringing in-house finance controls and robust monthly reporting.

The successful candidate will establish MI, boards reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes, while delivering commercial insights to owners and supporting due diligence for exit readiness.