Chalk Hill Group is supporting a PE-backed business, based in Bracknell, in the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller to help lead the Finance team through a period of transformation.This six-month assignment will suit an experienced finance leader who is comfortable operating in a changing environment, providing both hands-on leadership and strategic support to the senior management team. Reporting into the Finance Director, the successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial management while helping drive operational improvements across the business.The role will have broad responsibility across financial reporting, controls, team leadership and business partnering. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you will provide commercial insight to support decision-making and help deliver key business objectives during a critical phase of development.Key areas of focus will include:Leading and developing the finance team, ensuring clear accountability and high performance across all areas of financeOverseeing the month-end process and ensuring the delivery of accurate and meaningful financial informationReviewing and strengthening financial controls, processes and reporting capabilities.Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and working capital optimisation.Acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership, providing financial analysis and commercial challenge where requiredSupporting ongoing change ..... full job details .....