Job Title: Financial Controller (6-Month contract) Location: North West Salary: £400 - 600 per day Overview: We're partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed business to appoint an experienced Financial Controller for a 6-month temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically astute finance professional to step into a key leadership role, driving financial control, reporting, and compliance during a crucial period of growth and transformation. Working directly with the CFO, you'll lead the finance function across the business, embedding scalable processes, improving reporting accuracy, and guiding decision-making through insightful analysis. What's on offer: £400-600 per day Flexible hybrid working model (must be based in North West) Join a high-growth, PE-backed business Make a genuine impact during a key period of change Friendly, supportive, and ambitious team environment The Role: As Financial Controller, you'll: Own the production of monthly group management accounts and MI packs Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting Approve payroll and bonus accruals Manage VAT, Corporation Tax, P11D and PSA submissions Produce statutory accounts and coordinate the audit process File statutory reports with Companies House Provide ad-hoc analysis and financial insights to senior stakeholders Lead and support a small team of finance professionals About You: You'll be a proactive, hands-on financial leader with the ability to embed best practices and drive transformation across the finance function. ACA / ACCA qualified Strong financial reporting experience In-depth knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax compliance Commercially minded, with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator and team leader Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment