Interim Financial Controller

We're working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed technology business looking for an experienced, hands‑on Financial Controller to join on an initial 3–4 month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, taking ownership and making things better.

The business needs someone who can run the finance function confidently from day one
, but also take a fresh look at existing processes, tighten controls and introduce improvements that will make a lasting difference.

You'll work closely with the CFO, combining day‑to‑day financial control with some commercial finance and FP&A responsibilities.

• Owning the entire month-end process, start to finish
  , independently and to tight deadlines.
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Reviewing existing finance processes and controls, identifying weaknesses and implementing practical improvements.
• Managing day-to-day finance operations, including AP, AR, payroll, cash management and revenue recognition.
• Supporting the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Improving the quality, efficiency and consistency of financial reporting.
• Supporting VAT, audit, tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Helping develop finance systems, reporting tools and procedures as the business continues to grow.

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with solid Financial Controller experience.
• Proven experience independently managing month-end from beginning to end is absolutely essential.
• Someone who has improved finance processes and controls, rather than simply maintained what's already there.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with the ability to get into the detail.
• Comfortable with management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Experience with Xero and ideally multi‑entity accounting.
• Previous experience in a growing technology, SaaS or PE‑backed business would be a real advantage.
• A proactive, self‑sufficient individual who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

You'll have real ownership, direct exposure to the CFO and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a relatively short period.

This isn't just about keeping the numbers ticking over. The business genuinely wants someone who can improve the way finance operates
, while delivering the fundamentals brilliantly.

With just one day a week in the London office
, plenty of autonomy and the possibility of a longer‑term permanent opportunity, there's a lot to like.