Group Financial Controller

Robert Half are recruiting for a founder-led, purpose-driven consumer brand based in Cornwall with a strong identity and loyal customer base. The business sells through a UK retail estate and a growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel, with increasing international reach. Values-led in the truest sense - this is a business people genuinely care about, based in a Cornwall, South West England location.INTERIM GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLERDay Rate: £350-£450pdLocation: CornwallDuration: 3-4 monthsLocation: Cornwall - South West England - hybrid, 3-4 days on-site per weekStart Date: May 2026Reports to: Chief Financial OfficerStart: ImmediateThe RoleReporting directly to the CFO, the interim Group Financial Controller will take full ownership of the group finance function - ensuring tight controls, accurate reporting and strong financial leadership for the duration of the engagement. You will need to integrate quickly, work with limited handover and deliver from day one.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Control and ReportingOwn the group month-end close and produce accurate, timely management accounts across all entitiesPrepare consolidated group financial statements - PandL, balance sheet and cash flowDeliver board reporting packs with clear commentary and variance analysisLead the year-end statutory accounts process and manage the external audit relationshipCash and TreasuryOwn cash flow forecasting and monitoring, including a rolling 13-week modelManage working capital - AR/AP ..... full job details .....