Interim Financial Controller; Private Equity

Interim Financial Controller, PE backed Media business, London, £600-£800pd doe, intial 6 month contract.

Altum Consulting are partnering with a private equity-backed business headquartered in London to appoint an experienced Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring immediate impact and strong technical expertise. This role will suit a technically strong, delivery‑focused Financial Controller who understands what "good" looks like in a PE‑backed or large‑scale environment and can execute with pace and precision across M&A activity.

• Take ownership of financial control across UK entities
• Lead and manage a robust month‑end close process
• Ensure strong governance and controls are embedded during system changes/M&A activity
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements under IFRS
• Oversee full balance sheet ownership, including opening and closing balances
• Drive improvements in the quality and integrity of balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead consolidation activities, including a significant intercompany reconciliation and clean‑up programme
• Implement and document clear accountability across the finance function
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting timelines
• Support ERP transition from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Net Suite
• Support international operations, including occasional travel

• Qualified Accountant with substantial experience in a Financial Controller position in a private equity‑backed or large, complex business
• Strong technical accounting expertise, particularly IFRS
• Strong balance sheet control experience, including opening/closing processes
• ERP implementation/transition experience (experience with Dynamics 365 and/or Net Suite preferred)
• A hands‑on, pragmatic approach with the ability to deliver at pace during M&A activity
• Strong stakeholder management skills

For further information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview/start.