Interim Financial Controller
Edinburgh | Hybrid Working | Competitive Day Rate
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a private equity-backed renewable energy business headquartered in Edinburgh to appoint an Interim Financial Controller on an initial 12-month contract
With ambitious growth plans and a significant acquisition pipeline ahead, the business is entering an exciting stage of its journey. Working closely with an experienced CFO, you will play a pivotal role in supporting M&A activity, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring the finance function can scale effectively through a period of transformation and expansion.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has experience navigating complex change programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CFO on acquisition activity, including due diligence, financial integration planning, and post-acquisition support
- Lead all financial control, reporting, and compliance activities across the group
- Ensure robust month-end and year-end processes are maintained throughout a period of growth
- Support financial modelling, cash flow forecasting, and strategic decision-making
- Drive improvements across finance processes, controls, and reporting capabilities
- Manage external audit relationships and statutory reporting requirements
- Provide leadership and support to the wider finance team
- Assist with integration of newly acquired businesses into group reporting structures
About You
- Qualified Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience operating at Financial Controller or Head of Finance level
- Previous exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisitive businesses
- Strong financial controls and reporting background
- Experience supporting M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations, or business transformation projects
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally when required
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to partner senior leadership teams
What's on Offer
- Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension
- Competitive day rate
- Hybrid working model with flexibility around office attendance
- Opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced CFO
- Exposure to acquisition activity and a significant business growth programme
- High-profile role within a rapidly expanding renewable energy organisation