We are supporting a private equity backed medical devices group with revenues of circa £35 million, currently embarking on an aggressive buy-and-build growth journey. With 10 acquisitions in the pipeline over the next 12 months, they are scaling rapidly and seeking a hands-on Interim Financial Controller to lead acquisition integration and implement robust financial processes and controls across the group.
The Role
This is a high-impact operational finance role focused on integrating newly acquired businesses into a scalable group platform while maintaining PE-standard financial discipline. Working closely with the CFO and private equity investors, you will drive finance transformation, systems alignment, and post-deal integration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial integration of newly acquired owner-managed businesses
- Implementing group-wide processes, controls, and reporting frameworks
- Standardising month-end, cash management, and board reporting across entities
- Supporting finance system migrations and data consolidation
- Driving financial governance, control, and compliance with PE expectations
- Collaborating with acquisition leads and founders to align financial practices
- Supporting KPI and performance visibility during rapid expansion
About You
You’ll bring proven experience operating in a fast-paced, private equity environment and be confident building structure through scale. You’ll be both strategic and hands-on, able to implement best practice while rolling up your sleeves when needed.
Ideal profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Experience in PE-backed environments is essential
- Strong M&A integration and finance transformation background
- Track record of building and embedding controls and reporting frameworks
- Comfortable operating at pace and managing change
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in medical devices, healthcare, manufacturing or similar advantageous