Overview
Job Title: Financial Controller
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Location: Hull – Hybrid
Contract: Interim (15 Months)
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a valued client in Hull to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a key role, leading a small finance team, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting. The position also offers the opportunity to improve processes and deliver real impact during the contract period.
Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and develop a small finance team, ensuring clear objectives and strong performance.
* Take responsibility for all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of group accounts.
* Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems, processes, and controls to drive efficiency.
* Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts to support informed business decision-making.
* Liaise with external auditors and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
* Provide the CFO and senior leadership with clear, insightful financial analysis and recommendations.
Requirements
* Proven experience working within a Private Equity–backed business (essential).
* Fully qualified accountant, ideally ACA/ACCA.
* Strong technical accounting skills with experience in multi-entity environments.
* Proven track record in managing, coaching, and developing a small team.
* Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes and strengthen controls.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
* Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of finance systems.
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