Group FC

Interim Group Financial Controller - £800 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Birmingham, UK
Industry: Manufacturing
Duration: 6 months+
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a fast-paced, PE-backed manufacturing business based in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller. This is a high-impact role, ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong technical background, excellent working capital management skills, and experience operating in a highly leveraged, private equity environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of approximately 20 finance professionals across group reporting, FP&A, and transactional finance

Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Drive working capital efficiency and provide critical insights to support cash flow improvement

Deliver high-quality technical accounting guidance, group consolidation, and statutory reporting

Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership on strategic financial decisions

Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, investors, and lenders in a high-leverage setting

Requirements:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Proven track record in a similar Group FC role within a PE-backed, leveraged business

Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS/UK GAAP)

Deep understanding of working capital management and cash forecasting

Experience leading and motivating sizeable finance teams

Able to hit the ground running in a fast-moving, hands-on environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident finance leader to step into a critical role during a period of transformation and growth.

On-site in Birmingham, with some flexibility