Equifind Group

Equifind have partnered with a high-growth private equity-backed organisation in Central London, who are looking to hire an Interim Financial Controller for an initial six-month period, to support the business through a phase of integration, system improvement and increased reporting demands. This will suit a proven interim Financial Controller who is comfortable stepping into complex environments, stabilising teams, and working with senior stakeholders in fast-moving PE settings. This role offers two days WFH, with the remaining days split between the Central London office. Objectives and Key Deliverables of the Role: Take ownership of the finance function during a period of growth, ensuring smooth month-end, accurate group consolidations and strong cost-accounting discipline Support the integration of newly acquired entities into consistent reporting, controls and governance frameworks Strengthen financial visibility, forecasting accuracy and short-term planning across multi-site operations Lead improvements across processes, controls and reporting to meet Private Equity and lender expectations Enhance management information and group reporting, ensuring clarity, consistency and timeliness Support the embedding of a new ERP system, refining processes around data, reporting and workflows Improve audit readiness and reduce timelines, ensuring tighter governance and compliance Partner with functional leads on analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making Provide leadership and stability to the finance team, maintaining performance during transition Oversee payroll process changes and ensure accurate monthly delivery Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Significant experience operating as an interim Group FC or senior group finance leader Strong grounding in cost accounting, multi-site reporting, and operational finance Confident working within Private Equity environments, including covenant reporting and stakeholder engagement Experience in complex, operationally intensive sectors (manufacturing, utilities, transport, industrial services, or similar). The Business: A high-growth, PE-backed organisation headquartered in Central London, operating across multiple sites in the UK. The business is in a strong position and continuing to expand, with increasing reporting requirements and system change underway. This role offers regular interaction with senior leadership, giving you direct exposure to a fast-paced and high-performing environment. What's On Offer: Salary: £120,000 - £130,000, DoE. WFH: 2 days from home, with office-based in Central London. Contract Length: This assignment is expected to run for six months, with potential to extend.