Interim Financial Controller

Position
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Interim Financial Controller – Private Equity‑Backed Healthcare Organisation

We are partnering with a well‑established private equity‑backed healthcare organisation operating across a growing network of sites, supporting individuals with complex needs and expanding through organic growth and investment.

• Lead a multi‑disciplinary finance function, overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and management accounts
• Manage a team of more than 20 employees, with four direct reports, ensuring structure, performance and delivery across the function
• Work closely with the Finance Director (with a dotted line into the CFO) to support both operational and strategic priorities
• Ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and reporting
• Drive improvements in financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks
• Support cash‑flow management, working capital and overall financial performance
• Partner with operational stakeholders to support decision‑making across the business
• Support ongoing projects within a private equity‑backed environment, including process improvement and scaling of finance operations

• Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level or within a similar role
• Strong track record of managing large finance teams through layers of management
• Experience with in a private equity‑backed or fast‑paced, changing environment
• Background within a multi‑site business, ideally within healthcare or a related sector
• Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with a hands‑on and pragmatic approach
• Confident communicator, comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders, including CFO level

• Salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to step into a high‑impact role within a well‑established and growing organisation
• Exposure to senior leadership, including direct interaction with the Finance Director and CFO
• Immediate start available for a six‑month contract assignment
• Opportunity to work within a circa £140m turnover business, offering scale and complexity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a business at a key stage, where you can add value quickly. You’ll be leading an established team, working closely with senior leadership, and playing a central role in maintaining performance while driving improvements across the finance function.

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