Interim Group Financial Controller (PE-backed Manufacturing)

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.