<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity backed organisation to recruit an experienced <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> for a critical 3-6 month engagement. The business is executing an ambitious growth strategy and requires a resilient, technically strong finance professional to stabilise the function and drive improvements during a period of transition.</p><p><strong>Interim Financial Controller - PE-Backed, Acquisitive Business</strong></p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £400+ per day (dependent on experience)<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> South West England<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-6 months<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP (within the next few weeks)<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Initial 2-3 days office based with flexibility to travel as required</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to senior leadership, you will step into a hands-on Financial Controller position at a pivotal momentum your interim leadership will be essential to maintaining momentum across the finance function.</p><p>You will take ownership of group-level financial control, consolidation activity, and acquisition accounting, while simultaneously embedding stronger systems and reporting capabilities. This is a high-visibility role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced, changeable environments and can deliver from day one.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Group Consolidation &amp; Audit</strong> - Lead the consolidation of multiple entities, manage audit-related adjustments, and ensure accurate, timely group financial reporting.</li><li><strong>Acquisition Accounting</strong> - Oversee acquisition accounting and completion accounts for recent and upcoming transactions, working closely with the deal team.</li><li><strong>Systems &amp; Reporting</strong> - Implement budget and reporting functionality within Sage Intacct to streamline processes and enhance management information.</li><li><strong>Balance Sheet Control</strong> - Establish and maintain robust balance sheet controls, reconciliations, and best-practice procedures.</li><li><strong>Team Leadership</strong> - Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to a finance team of nine, ensuring operational effectiveness and continuity.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong> - Operate confidently within a PE-backed environment, managing multiple priorities and shifting demands with composure.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven track record as a Financial Controller or in senior interim finance roles, ideally within PE-backed, acquisitive, or multi-entity environments.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills with deep experience in consolidation, acquisition accounting, and statutory reporting.</li><li>Resilient and adaptable - comfortable managing ambiguity and high-pressure deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communicator with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and lead a team through change.</li><li>Geographically mobile and able to travel to the South West as required.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A genuinely impactful interim assignment where you will stabilise and improve a finance function during a critical growth phase.</li><li>Remote-first working with the flexibility to manage your own time, balanced with occasional site travel.</li><li>A defined 3-6 month engagement with the scope to make a tangible, lasting difference.</li></ul><p><strong>Next Steps</strong></p><p>Interviews are taking place ideally next week for a start the following week, If you are an experienced interim finance professional with the technical depth and resilience to thrive in a PE-backed environment, we want to hear from you.</p><p>Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjAwNjgyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

Interim Financial Controller, Sage, Consolidations, Transformation