- Company Name
- Investigo
- Job Title
- Interim Financial Controller
- Job Description
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Job Title: Interim Financial Controller
Role Summary:
Senior finance leader responsible for establishing and operating a scalable finance function in a CEI‑backed B2B SaaS company. Will head month‑end closings, statutory reporting, audit, systems, and M&A finance workstreams while driving governance, automation, and process improvement.
Expectations:
* Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and controlled close processes.
* Maintain UK GAAP/IFRS compliance and deliver investor‑grade outputs.
* Lead finance governance, controls, and documentation to meet PE and board standards.
* Scale finance systems and automate reporting pipelines.
* Support acquisitions, integration, and due diligence within a high‑growth, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close; ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
2. Prepare and review management accounts, balance‑sheet reconciliations, variance analyses.
3. Lead statutory reporting and audit for the group; primary contact for external auditors.
4. Oversee compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and any international entities.
5. Deliver private‑equity reports, board/investor packs, and ad‑hoc data requests.
6. Maintain robust financial governance, controls, and documentation aligned to PE expectations.
7. Own and improve core finance systems; ensure data integrity and reporting efficiency.
8. Drive automation and process improvements for scalable finance operations.
9. Manage and develop the accounting team; coordinate with external advisors (audit, tax, payroll, secretarial).
10. Lead finance workstreams for acquisitions: financial assessment, risk identification, post‑acquisition integration.
11. Support financial due diligence activities as required.
Required Skills:
* Advanced technical accounting – UK GAAP and IFRS.
* Proven experience as Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role.
* Strong statistical and analytical abilities; variance analysis and reporting.
* Leadership and team‑management experience.
* Expertise in systems ownership, automation, and process improvement.
* Solid knowledge of PE reporting, board governance, and investor relations.
* Experience in a high‑growth, SaaS or recurring‑revenue environment.
Required Education & Certifications:
* Qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
* Minimum of 5‑7 years’ experience in a senior finance position (Financial Controller or similar).