Interim Financial Controller

Our client is a high-growth, PE-backed consumer wellness brand — one of the most recognised names in its category in the UK, with a loyal subscriber base and a strong retail presence. A purpose-led business with ambitious growth plans and a strong values-driven culture, they are investing in their finance team and are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, capable finance team. Working closely with the CFO, you will take ownership of the core finance function and ensure continuity, control and stability across the period.

The role covers:

• Leading the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Owning budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with operational stakeholders
• Maintaining and strengthening financial controls and governance frameworks
• Supporting statutory reporting, audit and compliance requirements
• Providing financial insight and analysis to support business performance
• Building strong relationships across the business to embed finance into decision-making
• Managing and supporting a small finance team
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, controls and reporting
• Maintaining a tight and regular cash flow forecast with the CFO

You will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong technical grounding, ideally gained in practice and developed within a fast-paced, growth-oriented business. Experience in e-commerce or consumer sectors would be an advantage. A confident communicator and commercially aware, you will be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels with a hands-on approach.