Finance Controller in London

Equifind are partnering with a high-growth real-estate backed organisation who are looking for an experienced interim Financial Controller to support them through a major transition period and year-end cycle for the next 3-6 months. This is a hands-on, high-impact role working closely with the Group FC to stabilise the function, tighten reporting, and prepare the business for integration. What You’ll Be Driving: Year-End & Audit Delivery Build robust workings to support disclosures Draft, refine, and finalise the annual report Lead responses to external audit queries Support on complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure issues Step in across the finance team to keep deadlines on track Solve technical and operational roadblocks ahead of sign-off Group Reporting & Controls Balance sheet reviews and supporting schedules Banking facility compliance and covenant monitoring Review of subsidiary accounts (spring timeline) Liquidity forecasting and cash visibility Oversight of tax-related reviews and submissions What You Bring: ACA/ACCA, ideally 7 years PQE Meticulous attention to detail and sharp analytical capability Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Proven experience problem-solving across complex finance environments Happy to roll up your sleeves — no ivory-tower operators Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office capability Desirable Experience in operational real estate Knowledge of Yardi (helpful but not essential) Compensation: Day rate of £500-550 per day (DOE) 3 days in office, 2 WFH – to support you work life balance