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Interim Financial Controller - PE Deal
<h3 data-start="127" data-end="204"><strong data-end="202" data-start="131">Interim Financial Controller (Private Equity Support - 6-12 months)</strong></h3><p data-end="287" data-start="205"><strong data-end="218" data-start="205">Location:</strong> Edinburgh (Hybrid)<br / data-start="244" data-end="247"> <strong data-start="247" data-end="260">Day rate:</strong> £400-£450 (outside IR35)</p><p data-end="529" data-start="289">We're supporting a privately owned, high-growth business in the natural resources sector as it prepares for external investment. The company has built a strong operational foundation and is now gearing up for a private equity transaction.</p><p data-end="755" data-start="531">They're looking for an experienced <strong data-end="598" data-start="566">Interim Financial Controller</strong> to lead the finance function through this period - strengthening financial controls, improving reporting, and supporting due diligence and deal readiness.</p><br><br>Key deliverables<br><br><ul data-start="783" data-end="1212"><li data-start="783" data-end="861"><p data-end="861" data-start="785">Review and refine financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks.</p></li><li data-end="947" data-start="862"><p data-start="864" data-end="947">Prepare robust financial information packs and management accounts for investors.</p></li><li data-start="948" data-end="1009"><p data-start="950" data-end="1009">Support external advisers during financial due diligence.</p></li><li data-start="1010" data-end="1084"><p data-end="1084" data-start="1012">Build and stress-test financial models to support strategic decisions.</p></li><li data-start="1085" data-end="1150"><p data-end="1150" data-start="1087">Ensure compliance, cashflow forecasting, and audit readiness.</p></li><li data-start="1151" data-end="1212"><p data-start="1153" data-end="1212">Mentor and upskill existing finance staff where relevant.</p></li></ul><br><br>About you<br><br><p data-end="1496" data-start="1233">You're a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional (likely ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a track record of <strong data-end="1377" data-start="1343">interim or transaction support</strong> in an SME or PE-backed environment. You combine strong technical control with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.</p><br><br>Assignment details<br><br><ul data-start="1526" data-end="1660"><li data-end="1566" data-start="1526"><p data-start="1528" data-end="1566">6-12 months initially, starting ASAP</p></li><li data-start="1567" data-end="1624"><p data-start="1569" data-end="1624">Hybrid working in Edinburgh (3 days on site)</p></li><li data-end="1660" data-start="1625"><p data-end="1660" data-start="1627">£450-£550 per day, outside IR35</p></li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjMwODQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
Financial Controller Private Equity
  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 400 - 450 GBP / Daily
  • <h3 data-start="127" data-end="204"><strong data-end="202" data-start="131">Interim Financial Controller (Private Equity Support - 6-12 months)</strong></h3><p data-end="287" data-start="205"><strong data-end="218" data-start="205">Location:</strong> Edinburgh (Hybrid)<br / data-start="244" data-end="247"> <strong data-start="247" data-end="260">Day rate:</strong> £400-£450 (outside IR35)</p><p data-end="529" data-start="289">We're supporting a privately owned, high-growth business in the natural resources sector as it prepares for external investment. The company has built a strong operational foundation and is now gearing up for a private equity transaction.</p><p data-end="755" data-start="531">They're looking for an experienced <strong data-end="598" data-start="566">Interim Financial Controller</strong> to lead the finance function through this period - strengthening financial controls, improving reporting, and supporting due diligence and deal readiness.</p><br><br>Key deliverables<br><br><ul data-start="783" data-end="1212"><li data-start="783" data-end="861"><p data-end="861" data-start="785">Review and refine financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks.</p></li><li data-end="947" data-start="862"><p data-start="864" data-end="947">Prepare robust financial information packs and management accounts for investors.</p></li><li data-start="948" data-end="1009"><p data-start="950" data-end="1009">Support external advisers during financial due diligence.</p></li><li data-start="1010" data-end="1084"><p data-end="1084" data-start="1012">Build and stress-test financial models to support strategic decisions.</p></li><li data-start="1085" data-end="1150"><p data-end="1150" data-start="1087">Ensure compliance, cashflow forecasting, and audit readiness.</p></li><li data-start="1151" data-end="1212"><p data-start="1153" data-end="1212">Mentor and upskill existing finance staff where relevant.</p></li></ul><br><br>About you<br><br><p data-end="1496" data-start="1233">You're a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional (likely ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a track record of <strong data-end="1377" data-start="1343">interim or transaction support</strong> in an SME or PE-backed environment. You combine strong technical control with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.</p><br><br>Assignment details<br><br><ul data-start="1526" data-end="1660"><li data-end="1566" data-start="1526"><p data-start="1528" data-end="1566">6-12 months initially, starting ASAP</p></li><li data-start="1567" data-end="1624"><p data-start="1569" data-end="1624">Hybrid working in Edinburgh (3 days on site)</p></li><li data-end="1660" data-start="1625"><p data-end="1660" data-start="1627">£450-£550 per day, outside IR35</p></li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjMwODQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2025-10-10T13:29:52Z

Interim Financial Controller - Pe Deal job in Edinburgh | Robert Half