Interim Group Financial Controller

Finatal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller to oversee financial functions and support high-impact projects. The role requires a qualified accountant with significant experience in PE-backed businesses and UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge. This opportunity is crucial to support growth during a transformative period. Competitive full-time position based in Manchester, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Group or Divisional Financial Controller in a PE-backed or high-growth business.
• Technically strong (UK GAAP/IFRS).
• Prior exposure to the environmental, sustainability or ESG sectors is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly and accurate delivery of group financials in line with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Oversee tax strategy and transfer pricing.
• Prepare board-ready reports liaising with PE investors.
• Provide hands-on support to the CFO and SLT.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Significant post-qualified experience

Attention to detail

Running multiple projects concurrently

Experience with M&A integration

Job description

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Interim Group Financial Controller – Private Equity Backed | ESG / Environmental Services

Duration: 12 Months Initially

Start: ASAP

Backed by: Leading Private Equity Fund

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About the Business:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth ESG and environmental services business, backed by a leading private equity investor and positioned at the forefront of the sustainability agenda. With group revenues of approximately £150m and ambitious expansion plans, the business is delivering innovative, impactful solutions that directly contribute to a greener future.

Following a period of significant growth — both organic and via acquisition — the business is seeking a commercially astute Interim Group Financial Controller to support the Group CFO and bring rigor, clarity, and control to a fast-moving, multi-project environment.

The Opportunity:

As Interim Group Financial Controller, you will step into a pivotal leadership role at a key moment in the group’s journey — overseeing the core finance function, tightening controls, enhancing reporting, and driving high-impact projects across the business.

You’ll need to thrive in complexity: managing multiple workstreams, supporting ongoing integration and transformation activity, and working hand-in-hand with a high-performing CFO and private equity stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure monthly and accurate delivery of group financials in line with UK GAAP/IFRS
• Oversee tax strategy, transfer pricing and R&D tax credit claims.
• Lead the strategic direction of financial systems, ensuring the implementation of best in class finance platforms.
• Prepare board-ready reports and liaise directly with PE investors on financial performance
• Provide hands-on support to the CFO and SLT during a period of rapid evolution

Your Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience
• Proven experience as a Group or Divisional Financial Controller in a PE-backed or high-growth business
• Technically strong (UK GAAP/IFRS), with exceptional attention to detail and control
• Experienced in running multiple projects concurrently, ideally including M&A integration, systems change, and process transformation
• Prior exposure to the environmental, sustainability or ESG sectors is beneficial but not essential

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals