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Vivid are currently partnered with a PE backed Manufacturing business in Birmingham, to secure an Interim Financial Controller as a stop gap for maternity cover, starting by latest September. The successful candidate should have prior experience in: Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and company policies. Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Financial Control & Operations: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity. Manage and optimize all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions. Oversee treasury management, including cash flow forecasting and banking relationships. Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team (direct management of 6), fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Manage day-to-day operations of the finance department. Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Collaborate closely with the FP&A team to provide insightful analysis of financial performance. Support the Finance Director/CFO with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, including due diligence for potential acquisitions, post-acquisition integration, and divestments. Prepare financial information and presentations for the Private Equity investors and Board of Directors. Systems & Data Management: Ensure the effective utilization of ERP systems and other financial software, identifying opportunities for system enhancements and automation. Skills & Experience Required Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification is essential. Extensive Financial Control Experience: Proven track record in a Financial Controller or similar senior accounting role, with comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls. Private Equity Exposure: Significant experience working within or closely with Private Equity-backed businesses is highly advantageous. Understanding of the demands, reporting cycles, and value creation drivers within a PE environment is crucial. Technical Accounting Expertise: Strong technical accounting skills, capable of interpreting and applying complex accounting standards. With maternity set to start early September, FD/CFO would ideally like the interim assignment to start with two weeks handover. If you meet the above criteria, and would be available to start mid-late August, please get in touch ASAP Dan Burgess on (phone number removed) - or apply directly.

Logistics & Business Operations - Automotive & Aerospace High-Value Product Private Equity-Backed Our client is a private equity-backed logistics and business operations group serving the automotive and aerospace sectors, specialising in high-value product. Recently separated from a large corporate parent, the business is entering an ambitious growth phase - including a buy-and-build acquisition strategy - and investing heavily in its systems, processes and people. We are seeking a Group Head of Finance to lead the finance function day-to-day, acting as principal deputy to the CFO and a senior member of the leadership team - building a finance function from the ground up while contributing directly to acquisition strategy and the shift to standalone, private equity-backed ownership. Key Responsibilities Own financial control, reporting and compliance: management accounts, balance sheet control, statutory reporting, budgeting/forecasting, cash and treasury, tax, and the external audit relationship. Prepare board, investor and lender reporting, including KPI and covenant packages for the private equity sponsor. Act as commercial partner to the CEO, CFO and leadership team, providing analysis on pricing, contract profitability, and route-level margins. Lead systems and process transformation, including ERP/finance system selection, automation, and separation from the former parent (exit from transitional service agreements, new banking/insurance/payroll infrastructure). Support M&A activity: due diligence, integration planning, and financial modelling for the buy-and-build strategy. Build and lead a high-performing finance team, positioning finance as a commercial enabler rather than solely a reporting function. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience. Experience at Finance Director / Head of Finance level, or ready to step up, within a private equity- or investor-backed business. Strong technical grounding in financial control, reporting and compliance, with experience managing the external audit relationship. A track record of business change - carve-outs, systems implementation, restructuring, or rapid growth - and of building and developing finance teams. Confidence operating close to a CFO, CEO and PE investor, with a hands-on, pragmatic, execution-focused style. Desirable: a logistics, transport or freight background; MBO or comparable ownership-transition experience; ERP implementation; or prior exposure to a private equity sponsor. What's on Offer A seat on the senior leadership team during a defining period of independent ownership and growth, genuine influence over transformation and M&A activity, and direct engagement with the CFO, CEO and private equity investor. Competitive salary and benefits, including participation in the management incentive scheme, commensurate with experience - full package details on application. Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.

SF Recruitment is working with a private equity backed service business in search of a Finance Director to join their team in Lincolnshire on a interim basis. Reporting into the CEO, the Finance Director will drive forward a best-in-class finance capability across a multi-entity and multi-site portfolio. This role sits at the centre of financial operations, acting as the key business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team while ensuring robust reporting, scalable processes, and proactive performance insight across the group. The successful Finance Director will be a motivated, technically astute qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA). You will have experience in multi-site environments and creating consolidated group reporting packs. It would be advantageous if you have worked in a PE/ lender backed organisation. Key responsibilities: - Cash flow management - Budgeting and forecasting - Financial reporting and analysis - Oversee audit preparation and statutory compliance requirements - Provide financial modelling for tenders, contract bids, and service development - Compliance and risk management - Team leadership and development - System implementation and development - Deputise for the CEO as required Our client is operating a hybrid working policy with an in-office expectation of 2/3 days, dependant on your weekly requirements.

Sewell Wallis are working with a fantastic Sheffield-based client of ours that we're proud to have partnered with on multiple occasions. They're a private equity-backed, rapidly growing South Yorkshire Tech business going through an exciting period of transformation and are looking for an Interim Management Accountant to join them for an initial 4-month contract. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in a fast paced PE environment, someone looking to expand their management accounting skillset or simply someone looking to get their foot in the door for a hugely successful business where permanent opportunities are constantly arising. What will you be doing? The business is investing heavily in upgrading its finance systems and embedding AI-driven processes across the organisation, so they need a either latter stages part qualified or recently qualified accountant to help support the finance team during this transition. Supporting with complex reconciliations. Supporting with the preparation of the management accounts. What skills are we looking for? Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Excel capability including VLookups, Pivot Tables as a minimum Immediately available or available at short notice Strong reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment Hands-on approach and happy to roll up your sleeves What's on offer? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans. While the role is initially for four months, the company is expanding at pace, and for someone who is a great cultural fit, works hard, and adds value, there is every chance the opportunity could become permanent. If you're looking for your next interim assignment and would like to hear more, get in touch for a confidential conversation. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

A rapidly growing Serviced Office company are seeking a reliable and organised Finance Assistant to join the team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a fast-paced environment within a Private Equity backed SME. We are looking for an individual who can work independently, thrive in a pressurised environment who has undertaken broad finance roles in the past. Reporting to the MD key responsibilities will include: Processing purchase and sales invoices Credit control and chasing outstanding payments Bank reconciliations Assisting with monthly management accounts Maintaining accurate financial records Handling supplier queries Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Cash Flow Forecasting Assisting with general finance administration Liaising with Accountants and HMRC Dealing with specialist Suppliers and Subcontractors Requirements Minimum of 24 months experience working in a fast-paced varied Finance role within an SME Must be able to demonstrate a stable career history. Job hoppers won t be considered. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks Strong attention to detail & organisational skills Good communication skills Ability to work independently Benefits Salary £28,000 £34,000 depending on experience 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Monday to Friday working hours (9:00am 5:30pm)