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
Qualifications
* 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
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