Interim Financial Controller / Finance Lead - 6 months An opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a fast-growing, PE-backed environment. We're partnering with a high-growth business operating as a c.£100m turnover standalone entity, entering a critical phase of expansion and investment. With major projects on the horizon — including significant infrastructure investment — they require an experienced interim to bring immediate control, clarity and leadership to the finance function. This is a role for someone who thrives in pace, enjoys autonomy, and can confidently step into a business where their input will be felt from day one.The Role You'll take ownership of financial control and reporting across multiple entities, acting as a steady, experienced hand during a key period.You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the year-end audit, acting as the key point of contact with external auditors
• Strengthening financial controls, reviewing postings and challenging processes to ensure robustness and accuracy
• Providing an independent assessment of the existing finance team, particularly senior management accountants
• Supporting leadership with clear, confident financial insight to aid decision-making
• Bringing structure, accountability and best practice into a growing and evolving environment

Why This Role Stands Out

• High autonomy - operate as a true number two / finance lead within the business
• Visible impact - your work will directly influence financial governance and future growth
• Growth environment - part of a business investing heavily in its next phase (including large-scale projects)
• Immediate influence - opportunity to shape both people and process quickly

The Candidate This role will suit an experienced interim who is comfortable stepping into ambiguity and creating structure.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience leading year-end audits and managing external auditors
• Strong track record of improving financial controls and governance
• Confident in challenging, influencing and assessing finance teams
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal handover
• Experience within PE-backed, multi-entity or high-growth environments is highly desirable