Interim Group Financial Controller
Employer Location Bristol, England Salary Competitive Closing date 6 Oct 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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1. Group Financial Controller - PE Backed Technology business (£70 million T/O)
2. Interim - 6 months - from £500 a day upwards (outside IR35)
3. Interviews - as soon as this week - to start in September (depending on availability)
4. Hybrid work available: 3 days on-site main office in Swindon & 2 days from home
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing PE-backed technology company as Group Financial Controller. Backed by a leading global investor, the business is experiencing rapid growth both organically and through acquisitions, and is looking for a commercially astute, fully qualified accountant to take ownership of group financial control and operations. Reporting in to the CFO, you will lead a talented finance team, strengthen financial governance, drive systems automation, and partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, including M&A and integration projects. This role offers a clear progression path and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a scaling, high-profile organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
5. Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, management accounts, and board reporting.
6. Lead cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and treasury operations.
7. Manage external audit, compliance, and tax strategy, ensuring robust controls and regulatory compliance.
8. Drive automation and process improvement across finance operations (AP, AR, payroll, treasury), with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365.
9. Partner with the leadership team on strategic projects, including M&A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and future funding activities.
10. Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Essential Background:
11. Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred, ACCA considered) with significant post-qualification experience.
12. Proven track record in financial control and operations within a PE-backed or high-growth SME environment.
13. Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102/FRED82) and IFRS equivalents.
14. Demonstrable experience in finance systems transformation
15. Industry experience in technology, SaaS, telecoms, or digital infrastructure advantageous.
16. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
If you are available, interested & feel you are a good fit for this role, please reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays senior finance interim & contract team.
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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
17. Corporate Governance
18. Credit Control
19. Part-Qualified Accountant
20. Payroll
21. Public Practice Accounting
22. Public Services Accounting
23. Senior Finance – Qualified
24. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
25. Tax & Treasury
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