Interim Group Financial Controller

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

The successful candidate will ideally:

• 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.