Interim Financial Controller

Position: Interim Financial Controller (2 days per week)
Interim Fractional Financial Controller – Exit Preparation 2–3 days per week | £500–£600 per day | 6-month initial assignment We are working with a profitable, established owner-managed business that is entering an important period of growth and preparation ahead of a potential transaction/exit. The business is performing well, but its finance function has historically been relatively light-touch, with limited formal monthly reporting and management information.

As the business moves towards a potential exit, the owners are looking to bring greater structure, accuracy and commercial insight into the finance function. We are therefore looking for an experienced Interim / Fractional Financial Controller to come in on a 2–3 day per week basis and take ownership of this process. The role This is a hands-on role for someone who can quickly assess the existing finance processes, bring reporting up to an appropriate standard and establish a robust financial control and MI framework.

Key priorities will include:
Bringing the finance function in-house and taking ownership of the day-to-day financial control environment Establishing a reliable and accurate monthly management accounts process Improving the timeliness and quality of financial information Developing meaningful management information and Board reporting Introducing robust monthly reporting packs , with clear commentary and analysis Building an appropriate forecasting and budgeting process Improving visibility over cash flow, profitability, working capital and key business drivers Reviewing existing processes, controls and accounting procedures and identifying areas for improvement Working closely with the owners/directors to provide commercial insight rather than simply producing the numbers Ensuring the financial information is accurate, current and presented in a way that supports both decision-making and future due diligence Helping prepare the business and its financial reporting for a potential transaction/exit The person We are looking for an experienced FC, Financial Controller, Finance Director or similarly senior interim finance professional who is comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environment.

Ideally, you will have:
Strong experience within owner-managed / SME businesses A track record of coming into businesses and improving financial reporting and controls Strong management accounts, MI, forecasting and cash-flow experience The ability to work independently and hit the ground running A pragmatic, hands-on approach — this is not a role for someone looking to manage a large team Ideally, previous exposure to a transaction, sale, refinancing, PE investment or exit process The ability to work closely with owners/directors and translate financial information into clear commercial recommendations The opportunity This is an opportunity to join a profitable business at an important stage of its development , with a clear mandate to professionalise the finance function and get the business into a much stronger position ahead of a potential transaction.

The initial requirement is 2–3 days per week for approximately 6 months , with the potential for the assignment to develop depending on the transaction timetable and ongoing requirements.