Financial Controller

GTS Group Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics firm is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support financial operations through February 2026. Key responsibilities include leading month-end processes, overseeing compliance, and enhancing financial controls, ideally suited for qualified accountants with experience in exit strategies. This hybrid role is based in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
• Previous involvement in exit processes, business sales, or private equity transactions.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and governance.
• Hands-on, adaptable and comfortable in dynamic environments.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Available quickly and able to work on a hybrid basis in Birmingham.
• Contract length: Until February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee all statutory accounting, compliance, and audit preparation.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, instilling rigour and best practice.
• Strengthen financial controls and processes to support exit-readiness
• Partner with the CFO to provide financial insight and operational support during the exit process
• Contribute to financial modelling, data room preparation, and external advisor liaison

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Audit preparation

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Adaptability

People management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

This range is provided by GTS Group Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Contract: Interim (Until February 2026)

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

GTS Transportation is working with a well-established client in the transport and logistics sector to appoint an Interim Financial Controller on a contract through to February 2026.

The business is currently going through a planned exit strategy, and this role is key in ensuring robust financial operations, reporting integrity, and readiness for due diligence. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining a high-performing finance function while supporting the broader strategic goals of the business as it moves toward a sale or investment event.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Oversee all statutory accounting, compliance, and audit preparation
• Lead and develop a small finance team, instilling rigour and best practice
• Strengthen financial controls and processes to support exit-readiness
• Partner with the CFO to provide financial insight and operational support during the exit process
• Contribute to financial modelling, data room preparation, and external advisor liaison

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role
• Previous involvement in exit processes, business sales, or private equity transactions is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and governance
• Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in dynamic, change-driven environments
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Available quickly and able to work on a hybrid basis in Birmingham
• Contract Length: Until February 2026

To apply please send your CV to Alice Wright on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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