Job Title: Interim Financial Controller
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)
Sector: Technology / Private Equity–Backed
Duration: 6–12 months (with potential extension)
About the Company
A dynamic, rapidly growing technology business backed by a leading private equity investor. The company is scaling quickly and requires a hands-on Interim Financial Controller to strengthen financial operations, support the leadership team, and help prepare the business for its next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and control.
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Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely management accounts.
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Produce insightful financial analysis, KPI reporting and commentary to support strategic decision-making.
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Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital optimisation and treasury processes.
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Support the budgeting and reforecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
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Lead preparation for audits and liaise with external auditors, banks and advisers.
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Strengthen internal financial controls, systems and processes; identify and implement improvements.
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Oversee statutory accounts, tax compliance, VAT and regulatory requirements.
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Support the CFO with investor reporting, Board packs and MI.
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Provide commercial finance support on pricing, profitability, and contract analysis.
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Assist with integration of acquisitions or new system implementations as required.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
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Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
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Strong financial control and reporting background, ideally within a scaling tech or software business.
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Experience within a private equity environment or high-growth setting preferred.
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Proven ability to improve processes, systems and financial discipline.
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Advanced Excel and reporting skills; experience of ERP upgrades advantageous.
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Commercially astute, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Personal Attributes
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Pragmatic, delivery-focused and detail-oriented.
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Collaborative with strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
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Resilient and adaptable; able to operate with limited structure.
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Analytical thinker who can “roll up sleeves” where needed.
Benefits & Contract Details
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Competitive day rate / fixed-term compensation.
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Hybrid working, with on-site presence expected for key meetings/deliverables.
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Immediate start preferred.
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