Interim Financial Controller

Broadgate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Central London office

Job summary

Broadgate is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance function in a fast-growing SME environment in Central London. You will own monthly management accounts, financial reporting, controls and compliance, while partnering with senior stakeholders to provide actionable commercial insight.

The role requires hands-on leadership, significant autonomy and the ability to drive process improvements, system enhancements (NetSuite advantageous) and robust budgeting and

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical foundation in financial reporting and controls.
• Experience as Financial Controller, Finance Manager or equivalent in SME/scale-up.
• Experience with revenues around £100m+.
• Desirable: consumer/e-commerce background.
• Proven leadership of finance professionals.
• Experience improving/implementing finance systems (NetSuite advantageous).
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Able to partner with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly management accounts, annual financial statements and controls.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts with performance insight.
• Identify and drive finance process improvements and system enhancements.
• Manage and develop a Finance Manager; set standards and accountability.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Ops to translate data into commercial insight.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements; manage external audit.

Skills

Financial reporting

UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

People leadership

ERP systems

Commercial business partnering

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Hybrid – 2 days per week in a Central London office

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day finance function, reporting directly to the CFO.

You’ll take ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance while developing the systems, processes and team required to support continued growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with significant commercial exposure. Alongside maintaining a high-quality finance operation, you’ll provide senior leadership with clear financial insight and partner with teams across the business to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Control – Own accurate and timely monthly management accounts, annual financial statements and financial controls.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, providing insight into business performance and future planning.
• Systems & Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve, automate and streamline finance processes, while leading finance systems enhancements and implementations.
• Team Leadership – Manage, support and develop a Finance Manager, establishing high standards and accountability.
• Business Partnering – Work closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations and other functions to translate financial data into actionable commercial insight.
• Compliance & Audit – Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements and manage the external audit process.

Reporting Line

You’ll report directly to the CFO, acting as a trusted partner in shaping and strengthening the finance function as the business continues to scale.

The role offers significant ownership and autonomy, with the opportunity to challenge existing processes, introduce improvements and influence decision-making across the organisation.

The business operates in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where the best ideas are encouraged regardless of where they come from.

We’re looking for people who can think quickly, take ownership and deliver results while maintaining a collaborative and positive approach.

You’ll benefit from:

• Clear & Reliable Data – Access to accurate and timely data to support effective decision-making across the organisation.
• Collaborative Working – A team-oriented environment with minimal silos and a willingness to support each other beyond traditional job boundaries.
• Evidence-Based Decision Making – A test-and-learn approach, using data and evidence to solve problems and improve performance.
• Varied Challenges – Exposure to new products, markets, channels, systems and commercial opportunities as the business grows.
• High Autonomy – Clear expectations combined with the freedom to determine how best to achieve your objectives.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

Approximate allocation:

• 25% – Planning, Analysis & Business Partnering
• 20% – Systems & Process Improvement
• 15% – Cash Flow, Compliance & Audit

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant – Fully qualified ACA preferred, although ACCA or CIMA will also be considered, with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong Technical Foundation – Excellent understanding of financial reporting, controls and accounting principles, with strong knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Senior Finance Experience – Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a comparable senior finance position within an SME, scale-up or fast-paced organisation.
• Relevant Scale – Experience working within a business of comparable complexity and scale, ideally with revenues of £100m+.
• Consumer / E-commerce Experience – Experience within e-commerce, DTC, retail or another consumer-focused environment is highly desirable.
• People Leadership – Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance professionals, setting clear expectations and creating accountability.
• Systems-Oriented – Comfortable working across financial systems and accounting/ERP platforms. Experience improving or implementing finance systems is highly desirable, with NetSuite experience particularly advantageous.
• Advanced Excel & Analytical Skills – Highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to analyse complex data, identify trends and translate numbers into meaningful commercial insight.
• Commercial Business Partner – Confident working with non-financial stakeholders and able to challenge, influence and support teams across Sales, Marketing and Operations.
• Exceptional Communicator – Able to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Hands-On Ownership Mentality – Comfortable operating at a detailed level when required while retaining a broader commercial and strategic perspective.
• Fast-Paced & Entrepreneurial – Energised by a high-growth environment where priorities can evolve and change quickly.
• Driven to Excellence – Proactive, results-oriented and committed to continuously improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.