Interim Group Financial Controller | High-Growth PE-Backed

HW Finance; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

HW Finance is partnering with a large Yorkshire-based business to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract. This hands-on leadership role provides stability and oversight within a fast-paced environment, with immediate impact expected.

You will lead a sizeable finance function, ensuring robust controls and reporting standards while collaborating with senior leadership. Availability at short notice is highly preferred, with travel to the office 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with proven track record as Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller in large, complex organisations.
• Experience in high-growth, acquisitive, or rapidly evolving businesses; exposure to private equity-backed environments is advantageous.
• Immediate availability or ability to start at short notice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop six direct reports, covering Transactional, Financial Accounts and Management Accounts.
• Oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting and compliance across the group.
• Ensure strong financial governance, controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Support business-critical projects and ongoing growth initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing insight and challenge where required.
• Maintain a high-performing finance function during a period of significant activity and change.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

HW Finance is partnering with a large Yorkshire-based business to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract. This hands-on leadership role provides stability and oversight within a fast-paced environment, with immediate impact expected.

You will lead a sizeable finance function, ensuring robust controls and reporting standards while collaborating with senior leadership. Availability at short notice is highly preferred, with travel to the office 3 days per week.