Interim Group Financial Controller

Interim Group Financial Controller Reporting to: CFO Ownership: Private Equity-backed Sector: Professional Services (Buy-and-build) Job Reference: TS00345

About the Group We are working with a private equity backed buy-and-build platform in the technology enabled, professional services space. As the platform scales, the business is seeking a Group Financial Controller to build and enhance a robust, scalable finance function to support a fast-paced, acquisition-led environment.

The Role The Group Financial Controller will play a critical role in establishing and managing the financial control, reporting, and governance framework across a rapidly growing, multi-entity platform. Operating in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment, this is a hands-on and commercially minded role requiring a strong technical finance leader with experience in acquisition accounting, leveraged structures, and integration of multiple businesses. This is a broad, high-impact position with close exposure to the CFO, senior leadership team, investors, and lenders.

Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting Own the Group month-end close and consolidation process across all entities Prepare and review management accounts, including variance analysis and performance insights Establish and maintain robust financial controls, governance, and reporting frameworks Oversee balance sheet integrity, working capital, and cash flow management M&A, Acquisition Accounting & Integration Lead finance integration of acquired businesses into the Group Own acquisition accounting, including purchase price allocations and opening balance sheet alignment Align finance systems, reporting structures, and controls across acquired entities Implement standardised charts of accounts and reporting frameworks Support financial due diligence and transaction execution Private Equity, Leverage & Stakeholder Management Operate effectively within a PE-backed environment, aligned to investor expectations Support lender reporting, including covenant calculations and monitoring within a leveraged structure Assist the CFO in delivering board packs, investor reporting, and financial insights Engage with banking partners and support financing relationships Statutory, Audit & Compliance Support year-end statutory reporting (UK GAAP / IFRS) Act as key contact for auditors and external advisors Oversee tax, VAT, payroll, and wider regulatory compliance Systems, Processes & Scalability Drive improvements in finance systems, automation, and reporting quality Build scalable processes to support acquisition-led growth Implement best practices across the finance function Leadership & Business Partnering Lead and develop a growing finance team Partner closely with operational leaders across acquired businesses Provide mentorship and support ongoing team development