Interim Group Financial Controller
Gloucestershire (3–4 days on-site, including 1 day in London)
9-Month Contract
£400–£500 per day (Inside IR35)
We are supporting a growing, private equity-backed creative / project-led business with the appointment of an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a period of transformation and growth.
Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, the role will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping improve reporting, controls and commercial visibility across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and hands-on, suiting somebody comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance.
Key responsibilities:
Overseeing the month-end close and management reporting process
Managing and developing a small finance team in 2 locations
Improving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders
Assisting with audit preparation and statutory requirements
Supporting ongoing systems/process improvement initiatives
Providing financial insight to support decision-making across the business
The successful candidate will ideally:
Be ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Have previous experience as an Interim Financial Controller or senior finance lead
Be comfortable within a growing SME or PE-backed environment
Possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Be hands-on, adaptable and commercially minded
Be happy operating in a hybrid environment with regular on-site presence
Experience within creative, agency, project-led, media, production, technology or services environments would be advantageous