Financial Controller / Finance Manager (Contract) We are working with a PE-backed, high-growth technology business to recruit a Financial Controller / Finance Manager on a 6 month contract. The business provides market-leading products that support the full lifecycle of complex operational data, from initial issue through to recovery and resolution. The role can be based in Exeter or Swindon, with hybrid working available. The role This contract opportunity has arisen due to the departure of the current postholder. Following a recent acquisition and completion of an integration phase, the business is seeking an experienced finance professional to support the function on an interim basis while the longer-term structure is finalised. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Group finance function. Overview of the role As Financial Controller / Finance Manager, you will have ownership of all operational elements of the Group Finance function, including monthly close, accounting, tax and compliance, supported by an Accounts Assistant. There is also a remit to review, scale and develop finance operations to support continued growth. Main responsibilities * Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts * Month-end close process for six group entities * Accounts payable and accounts receivable oversight * Tax compliance including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax (supported by external advisers) * Payroll management * Preparation of annual statutory accounts, including consolidated accounts * Determining accounting treatment for technical accounting issues, including share options * Acting as key point of contact for external stakeholders, including banks and auditors * Ownership and oversight of Xero * Line management of one Accounts Assistant * Development of scalable, efficient finance processes and controls The person * Proven experience working as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar, with full operational finance responsibility * Experience in a multi-entity environment, including ownership of the consolidation process * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 1 year PQE * Experience working within an SME environment; experience in a fast-growing or PE-backed business desirable * International experience desirable * Strong Excel skills Salary & benefits * £65,000 – £70,000 (pro rata for contract) plus benefits * 37.5 hours per week with a 30-minute lunch break * 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Location * Exeter or Swindon (hybrid working)