Interim Group Financial Controller

Interim Group Financial Controller Location: South Birmingham (3 days on-site / 2 days remote) Duration: 6-9 months Rate: £600/£700 per day outside IR35 Sector: Private equity-backed, contract-led business Turnover: c. £45m We are supporting a private equity-backed, contract-led business in South Birmingham in the appointment of an Interim Group Financial Controller for a period of six to nine months. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, you will have full responsibility for all internal financial matters across multiple business units within the group, supported by a small but capable finance team. Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of the group's financial operations and controls FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Cashflow management in a challenging PE-backed environment Advanced financial reporting to lenders, banks and PE stakeholders Financial modelling and scenario planning Oversight of payroll reporting and tax compliance Ensuring robust month-end, management reporting and governance across the group Acting as the CFO's right hand, providing insight, challenge and stabilityKey experience required: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Proven experience as a Group FC / Financial Controller / Senior Finance Lead A track record in PE-backed or lender-heavy environments Strong cash management and creditor / lender reporting experience Broad technical capability across FP&A, controls, modelling, tax and payroll A hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up approach with the gravitas to lead a function The ability to operate at pace and bring structure to complexity GRG Executive Search is committed to encouraging and celebrating applicants from different backgrounds, whatever their gender, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability or sexual orientation to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We receive a significant number of applications to our adverts. Whilst we always endeavour to respond to each application, this is not always possible. If you have not received a response from us within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our