Company Overview:
Finatal is partnering with a rapidly expanding Private Equity-backed multi-site leisure business based in London. With 110 sites across the UK and a turnover of £85m, the business is positioned for significant growth and is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to help drive key financial operations during a period of transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring timely and accurate month-end reporting.
- Oversee and enhance financial controls, processes, and systems to support scalability.
- Manage the finance team, providing leadership and support to ensure high performance.
- Deliver consolidated financial reports across all 110 sites
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP
- Provide detailed financial analysis to assist in strategic decision-making for the senior leadership team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on budget forecasts, financial planning, and cash flow management.
- Assist with audits, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Skills & Experience Required:
- ACA/ACCA qualified with proven experience in multi-site businesses.
- Strong technical accounting skills, including statutory reporting and consolidations.
- Prior experience in a Private Equity-backed business is highly desirable.
- A background in the leisure, retail, or hospitality sectors is advantageous.
- Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to provide insight into business performance.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle tight deadlines.