Interim Group Financial Controller (PE-backed Manufacturing)
Posted 1 week ago by Finatal
£800 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Group Financial Controller will oversee financial operations for a private-equity-backed manufacturing group with approximately £110 million in revenue. Reporting to the Group CFO, the role involves leading financial reporting, technical accounting, and budgeting processes while enhancing internal controls and stakeholder engagement. The position is designed for a dynamic individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive financial integrity. This is a 6-month contract with a focus on on-site or hybrid working arrangements in the Midlands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full close cycle—monthly, quarterly, and year-end—producing consolidated financials under UK GAAP/IFRS.
- Handle group consolidation, intercompany eliminations, fixed assets, revenue recognition, lease accounting (IFRS 15/16), and audit prep.
- Improve cash flow visibility, manage receivables/payables, and optimize working capital.
- Co-lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting process; identify variance drivers and performance trends.
- Strengthen finance controls, SOPs, and ensure audit readiness including liaising with external auditors and financial advisors.
- Guide and develop the finance team (typically 5–10 staff), delegating transactional and management accounting duties.
- Support system upgrades or ERP implementations and finance process automation.
- Act as finance lead with PE stakeholders, auditors, lenders, and cross-functional teams.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in financial reporting and consolidation under UK GAAP/IFRS.
- Strong technical accounting skills, including lease accounting and revenue recognition.
- Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience in managing finance teams and enhancing internal controls.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and finance process automation.
Salary (Rate): £800/day
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Interim Group Financial Controller (PE-backed Manufacturing)
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £500–£800/day, Outside IR35
Location: Midlands (on-site or hybrid as needed)
Sector: Private-equity-backed manufacturing, c. £110m turnover
Ref: AF0036
About the Business: Join a dynamic, growth-focused PE-backed manufacturing group generating c. £110 million in revenue. You'll report to the Group CFO and deliver in a fast-paced environment, helping to drive financial integrity and support key strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monthly Group Reporting: Lead the full close cycle—monthly, quarterly, and year-end—producing consolidated financials under UK GAAP/IFRS.
- Technical Accounting & Consolidation: Handle group consolidation, intercompany eliminations, fixed assets, revenue recognition, lease accounting (IFRS 15/16), and audit prep
- Working Capital & Cash Forecasting: Improve cash flow visibility, manage receivables/payables, and optimize working capital.
- Budgeting & FP&A: Co-lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting process; identify variance drivers and performance trends.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Strengthen finance controls, SOPs, and ensure audit readiness including liaising with external auditors and financial advisors.
- Finance Team Leadership: Guide and develop the finance team (typically 5–10 staff), delegating transactional and management accounting duties.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Support system upgrades or ERP implementations and finance process automation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as finance lead with PE stakeholders, auditors, lenders, and cross-functional teams.