Job Description

Interim Financial Controller, Stafford
PE-Backed Healthcare Business
6 Months+

The Opportunity

SF Partners are supporting a fast-growing, PE-backed healthcare business in the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller.

Working closely with the Finance Director and SMT, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting the business through a period of continued growth and change. This is a hands-on role within a dynamic SME environment, offering exposure to forecasting, process improvement, and strategic finance initiatives including M&A and external funding activity.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the day-to-day finance function and managing a small team
Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts
Overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and month-end processes
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
Business partnering with operational and senior stakeholders
Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting audit/compliance activity
Driving improvements across finance processes, systems, and reporting
Supporting strategic decision-making through meaningful financial analysis

The Candidate

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong Financial Controller experience, ideally gained within an SME or PE-backed environment.

You will also demonstrate:

Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP / FRS102)
Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
Experience improving finance processes and controls
A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
The ability to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders

Experience within healthcare, care, or multi-site businesses would be advantageous.