Financial Controller
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 500 / day
Freelance
17-03-2025
Job Specifications
Interim Financial Controller – PE-Backed SME
Location: London (Hybrid)
Rate: £400-£500 per day (potentially outside IR35)
Duration: 6 months (likely extension)
Start Date: 1st April
A private equity-backed consumer goods manufacturer, with c. £10-15m turnover, is looking for an Interim Financial Controller to support its financial operations and strategic planning. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a hands-on, commercially focused role, ideal for a senior finance professional with strong data analysis skills and experience in PE-backed businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
•Owning monthly management accounts and producing analysis to aid commercial decisions.
• Catch up on budgeting and prepare for the financial year-end.
• Develop a 3-year business plan, including cash flow modelling.
• Implement key business KPIs and create a financial dashboard to support decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including a review of top customers.
• Support financial due diligence and liaise with external advisors.
Candidate Requirements:
ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified with 10+ years’ experience (strong candidates with less experience will be considered).
Strong data analysis and costing model experience.
Knowledge of market price changes and their financial impact.
Experience with SAGE 200 preferred.
Previous SME experience in a PE-backed environment is essential.
Food/FMCG or manufacturing background is a plus, but not required.
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable handling investor queries.
Hybrid working: London-based candidates preferred, with flexibility for remote work.
If you’re a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in PE-backed businesses and enjoys driving financial efficiency, get in touch today. Quick turnaround – apply now!
About the Company
We are a specialist recruitment firm with an office network that covers: London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Bristol, Cheltenham, Dublin and Amsterdam. Founded in 1988, and joining Gi Group Holding in 2018, we've been leading by example for 30 years and counting, specialising in placing the very best talent in fast paced, entrepreneurial growth businesses. We offer a full multi-channel recruitment service for interim and permanent positions across the following divisions: Commerce & Industry Financial Services ... Know more
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