To£150,000 /£400-700 per day
An entrepreneurial, diverse services group is seeking an Interim Financial Controller, a rare opportunity for an experienced senior finance leader to join a business undergoing significant positive transformation. This role will play a critical part in maintaining financial stability, supporting M&A activity, and ensuring continuity of core finance operations during a period of rapid and exciting growth.
The Financial Controller will oversee the day-to-day operations of both group and divisional finance functions, including operational finance and reporting teams. A key focus will be on managing cashflow, business risk and ensuring a robust internal control environment, alongside full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
As well as providing robust financial leadership and clear and astute financial management, the appointee will partner closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to the execution of strategic priorities while driving change across the finance function and the wider business. This role demands a strong commercial mindset, with accountability for managing the Group’s P&L and balance sheet, and providing actionable financial insight to senior stakeholders.
In addition to delivering high-quality financial control and reporting, the Financial Controller will play a lead role in shaping and supporting the Group’s ongoing M&A strategy and an upcoming debt-finance raise. As such, the ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with agility and sound judgement is essential.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) with a demonstrable track record of success in senior finance roles. They will combine deep technical expertise with the ability to bring strategic thinking and commercial value to the numbers.
This is a broad but hands-on role, requiring strength in controls, compliance, and reporting, as well as the confidence to challenge, influence, and improve. You will also lead on technical and regulatory accounting, group reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial information.
Managing a small but capable team, the appointee will be expected to drive performance through process re-engineering, system improvement, and upskilling of team capability, helping to develop the finance function fit for the future.
Key Accountabilities
Production of timely, relevant and accurate financial reporting
Oversee submission of statutory reporting requirements (Stats, Corp tax, PAYE, Vat, Company filing)
Management, motivation and development of accounts team, overseeing and ensuring quality output from each of the respective areas
Ensure monthly sign off of payroll, expenses, DD tracker, purchase ledger payment runs
Develop internal management reporting systems
Develop internal control systems and processes to mitigate financial risks
Production of annual budgets
Desirable
Experience of Mergers and Acquisitions and debt finance
Key Experience and Skills
Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
Previous consumer service sector industry experience a distinct advantage
Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a Finance team in a fast-paced environment
Excellent Excel & IT skills
Resilient by nature, adaptable to change, passionate with a real desire to succeed
Able to credibly communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally to the business
Ability to present accurate financial data in a concise manner and has good attention to detail
Can deliver to deadlines and thrives under pressure
The ability to commence the assignment during the current month (June 2025)