Group FC
SF Recruitment
Birmingham, GB
Interim Group Financial Controller - £800 per day (Outside IR35) \nLocation: Birmingham, UK \nIndustry: Manufacturing \nDuration: 6 months+ \nStart Date: ASAP \n \nWe 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. \n \nKey Responsibilities: \n \nLead and develop a team of approximately 20 finance professionals across group reporting, FP&A, and transactional finance \n \nOwn the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting \n \nDrive working capital efficiency and provide critical insights to support cash flow improvement \n \nDeliver high-quality technical accounting guidance, group consolidation, and statutory reporting \n \nPartner closely with the CFO and senior leadership on strategic financial decisions \n \nLiaise with external stakeholders including auditors, investors, and lenders in a high-leverage setting \n \nRequirements: \n \nQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) \n \nProven track record in a similar Group FC role within a PE-backed, leveraged business \n \nStrong technical accounting expertise (IFRS/UK GAAP) \n \nDeep understanding of working capital management and cash forecasting \n \nExperience leading and motivating sizeable finance teams \n \nAble to hit the ground running in a fast-moving, hands-on environment \n \nThis is an excellent opportunity for a confident finance leader to step into a critical role during a period of transformation and growth. \n \n On-site in Birmingham, with some flexibility