Interim Financial Controller - #2168675

Interim Financial Controller

Edinburgh | Hybrid Working | Competitive Day Rate

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a private equity-backed renewable energy business headquartered in Edinburgh to appoint an Interim Financial Controller on an initial 12-month contract

With ambitious growth plans and a significant acquisition pipeline ahead, the business is entering an exciting stage of its journey. Working closely with an experienced CFO, you will play a pivotal role in supporting M&A activity, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring the finance function can scale effectively through a period of transformation and expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has experience navigating complex change programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO on acquisition activity, including due diligence, financial integration planning, and post-acquisition support
• Lead all financial control, reporting, and compliance activities across the group
• Ensure robust month-end and year-end processes are maintained throughout a period of growth
• Support financial modelling, cash flow forecasting, and strategic decision-making
• Drive improvements across finance processes, controls, and reporting capabilities
• Manage external audit relationships and statutory reporting requirements
• Provide leadership and support to the wider finance team
• Assist with integration of newly acquired businesses into group reporting structures

About You

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience operating at Financial Controller or Head of Finance level
• Previous exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisitive businesses
• Strong financial controls and reporting background
• Experience supporting M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations, or business transformation projects
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally when required
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to partner senior leadership teams

What's on Offer

• Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension
• Competitive day rate
• Hybrid working model with flexibility around office attendance
• Opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced CFO
• Exposure to acquisition activity and a significant business growth programme
• High-profile role within a rapidly expanding renewable energy organisation

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