Interim Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering exclusively with a well-established, private equity-backed healthcare organisation that has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist care services across the UK. Operating across a growing network of sites, the business supports individuals with complex needs and continues to expand through a combination of organic growth and investment.

This interim Financial Controller position has been created to provide experienced leadership to the finance function during a key period. Working closely with the Finance Director, with a dotted line into the CFO, you will step into a highly visible role where you can make an immediate impact, supporting performance, strengthening processes and ensuring the finance team continues to operate effectively within a fast-moving environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on, commercially aware finance leader who enjoys adding value quickly and thrives within a dynamic, change-driven business.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Leading a multi-disciplinary finance function, overseeing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Management Accounts
• Managing a team of more than 20 employees, with four direct reports, ensuring structure, performance and delivery across the function
• Working closely with the Finance Director, with a dotted line into the CFO, supporting both operational and strategic priorities
• Ensuring the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and reporting
• Driving improvements in financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks
• Supporting cash flow management, working capital and overall financial performance
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to support decision-making across the business
• Supporting ongoing projects within a private equity-backed environment, including process improvement and the scaling of finance operations

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level, or within a similar role
• Strong track record of managing large finance teams through layers of management
• Experience within a private equity-backed or fast-paced, changing environment
• Background within a multi-site business, ideally within healthcare or a related sector
• Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with a hands-on and pragmatic approach
• Confident communicator, comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders, including CFO level

Additional benefits and information:

• Salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a well-established and growing organisation
• Exposure to senior leadership, including direct interaction with the Finance Director and CFO
• Immediate start available for a six-month contract assignment
• Opportunity to work within a circa £140m turnover business, offering scale and complexity

Why this role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a business at a key stage, where you can add value quickly. You'll be leading an established team, working closely with senior leadership, and playing a central role in maintaining performance while driving improvements across the finance functionCMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.