Interim Deputy Group Financial Controller

Bionic Services Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in London is seeking an Interim Deputy Group Financial Controller to support financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a solid understanding of UK GAAP and excellent communication skills. This role offers exposure to a high-performing finance team and the chance to contribute significantly to the company's success.

Benefits

Private healthcare cover

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Auto-enrolled pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end processes including journals, reconciliations and commentary.
• Partner with business teams for budgeting, forecasting and business case development.
• Drive the reporting agenda providing insights to the business.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide monthly management information to budget holders and senior management.
• Drive financial integration for acquired businesses.

Skills

Qualified accountant – ACA, CIMA or equivalent

Solid understanding of UK GAAP

Strong technical background in finance, accounting and audit

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

High level of computer literacy to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Accuracy and attention to detail

Continuous improvement attitude

Ability to work independently

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Ability to quickly learn new processes

Job description

Overview

At Bionic, we are making life radically easier for small business owners by building a one-stop shop for business essentials powered by smart technology and world‑class human service. We provide an experience so good that customers trust Bionic to sort all their business needs.

At Bionic, we value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. We provide an environment where you can build on your experience, develop professionally, and make a tangible impact.

The role

We are seeking an Interim Deputy Group Financial Controller to join our Finance team on a fixed term contract for 12 months. This role plays a key part in supporting financial operations, providing business insight, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across the Group.

The Finance team at Bionic provides operational and strategic financial support, enabling data‑driven decisions that drive growth and maintain a strong financial position. The team also maintains financial systems, manages stakeholder relationships, and ensures compliance and reporting accuracy.

It is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing finance team within a fast‑paced, growing organisation. You will gain exposure to a broad range of financial activities, work with experienced professionals, and contribute directly to the company’s success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month‑end processes across areas of ownership, including journals, reconciliations and commentary.
• Partner with business teams to support budgeting, forecasting and business case development.
• Drive the reporting agenda to provide insight and constructive challenge to the business.
• Prepare and deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting in response to business requirements.
• Provide monthly management information to budget holders, senior management and boards in accordance with the business timetable and presentation format.
• Drive financial integration and process alignment for acquired businesses.
• Manage and respond to ad‑hoc requests from internal and external stakeholders as required.

Essential skills & experience

• Qualified accountant – ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of UK GAAP.
• Strong technical background in finance, accounting and audit coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of computer literacy to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement attitude, adapting and embracing challenges.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines.
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced, fun and lively environment.
• Appetite to learn, improve and share the formula with others.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes.
• Happy to take on new tasks which may be challenging.

The interview process

• Initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition Team.
• 1st stage team interview with the Hiring Manager.
• 2nd stage in‑person interview with Group FC & CFO.

About Bionic Group

Bionic has 600 people working across three office locations and four businesses: Bionic in London, Bionic Outbound in Luton, Think Business Loans in Chelmsford, and Smart – Field based agents.

We have a high‑energy work environment wherever the location; you can feel the passion the moment you walk through our door! Our work environments are packed with amazing people and energy, hubs of collaboration, creativity and fun. We are one team, we get stuck in, we roll our sleeves up and we care about helping each other out wherever we can. We set the highest standards and show up every day to be the best version of ourselves.

Working at Bionic means you have many opportunities to advance your career, with incredible progression, recognition and reward.

Benefits

We know that our employees are what set us apart from our competitors – our benefits are just part of the way we say thanks.

Enhance your health & wellbeing

• Private healthcare cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a virtual GP service, priority physio and talking therapies.
• Eyecare scheme.

Taking time away from work?

• 25 days annual leave plus the 8 UK bank holidays, increasing with tenure.
• 1 paid family/religious day of leave per year – following successful probation period.
• 1 paid charity volunteering day per year.
• Option to buy/sell up to an additional 3 days leave per year.

Family matters: for the special moments

• Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave.
• 2 days off for your wedding upon joining, and up to 5 days after 2 years’ service.
• Flexible working options & a hybrid work approach.

Financial wellbeing

• Auto‑enrolled salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Season ticket loans, salary advances & loans to buy/rent a home – based on tenure.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Recognition

• Highflyers incentive – a VIP experience for our high performers across Bionic Group to celebrate success.
• Company summer & Christmas party celebrations, business and local zonely & annual awards and recognition.
• Long service awards.