Interim Financial Controller

Morgan McKinley (South West); Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business is seeking an Interim Finance Lead for a critical 3-month contract. The role involves ownership of the finance function, managing financial operations and controls, building financial models, and delivering key reports. The position offers immediate start and hybrid working, aimed at experienced finance professionals capable of navigating fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong modelling and reporting skills.
• Experience in fast-paced or project-based environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own all financial operations and reporting.
• Build financial models and business plans.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial operations

Reporting

Financial planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Finance Lead (3-Month Contract)
250- 400 per day Hybrid Immediate Start

Cheltenham

We're working with a growing business looking for an experienced interim finance professional to take ownership of the finance function during a critical period. This 3-month contract is paying 250- 400/day depending on experience, with hybrid working and an immediate start available.

Key responsibilities:

• Own all financial operations, reporting, and controls

• Build financial models and business plans for short- and medium-term funding needs

• Deliver management accounts, KPI analysis, and board-level reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management

• Work closely with stakeholders including banks, investors, auditors and internal teams

• Support financing transactions, commercial negotiations, and cost optimisation

• Help shape and improve internal processes and controls

What we're looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

• Strong modelling, reporting and financial planning experience

• Background in fast-paced or project-based environments (e.g. infrastructure, energy, real estate a bonus)

• Confident communicator with a proactive, hands-on approach