Interim Financial Controller - Hybrid/Remote

£650-£750 p/day Outside IR35 - Financial Controller
Ref: 848 Date Posted: Thursday 12 Feb 2026

Interim Financial Controller (4–6 Month Assignment)

Energy / Renewables | Northern England (Hybrid) | £650–£750 per day | Outside IR35

A high-growth, technology-enabled energy / renewables business is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for an initial 4–6 month assignment.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a scaling, regulated environment. The business operates across multiple entities and is strengthening its financial reporting, controls and systems as it grows. They require an interim who can bring immediate credibility, structure and delivery.

Sector experience in energy / renewables is essential.

The Brief

Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of group financial reporting and controls across UK and international entities, with responsibility for:

  • Consolidated reporting under IFRS / UK GAAP

  • Strengthening financial controls and governance

  • Improving the quality, speed and insight of monthly reporting (P&L, BS, Cashflow)

  • Managing audit processes and external advisors

  • Ensuring statutory, tax and regulatory compliance in a regulated setting

  • Supporting investor reporting and funding-related activity

There is also a clear mandate to enhance systems and automation. The business is evolving its ERP landscape and requires someone comfortable improving reporting processes within cloud-based finance environments.

You will lead and develop an established finance team, bringing clarity of roles, accountability and performance focus.

The Profile

  • ACCA (or equivalent) qualified

  • Strong group consolidation and multi-entity reporting experience

  • Proven background within energy, renewables, utilities or regulated infrastructure

  • Experienced operating in fast-paced, growth environments

  • Strong audit leadership capability

  • Confident partnering with senior stakeholders and executive teams

  • Prior team management experience

This role requires someone who can step in quickly, assess the current position, stabilise reporting where needed and leave behind a stronger, more scalable finance function.

The Detail

  • 4–6 month interim assignment

  • £650–£750 per day

  • Outside IR35

  • Hybrid working

  • Based in Northern England (regular on-site presence required)

A high-impact brief for a commercially aware Financial Controller with genuine sector credibility in energy / renewables.