Interim Financial Controller

Finatal Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Finatal is partnering with a dynamic, high-growth distribution business that is backed by a leading private equity fund. As the business continues to execute its ambitious buy-and-build strategy, there is now an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Controller to join the group and play a pivotal role in shaping its next phase of growth.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this newly created position will be central to ensuring robust financial control across a growing and acquisitive group. You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, embedding scalable processes, and driving continuous improvement across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and reporting cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Own the statutory reporting and audit process, including consolidation of group accounts.
• Build out and enhance financial controls, systems, and reporting processes.
• Partner closely with the FD on integration of acquisitions, including onboarding of new entities and harmonising financial processes.
• Support preparation of board packs and investor reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams to support strategic initiatives and improve financial performance.
• Manage and develop a growing finance team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment—ideally within distribution, wholesale or a related sector.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a commercial mindset.
• Prior experience in a private equity-backed business.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements and support system upgrades.
• A self-starter with excellent stakeholder management skills and a hands-on, pragmatic approach.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals