Interim Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is assisting a confidential Business Services Group in Portsmouth with the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller. This hands-on role demands financial leadership in a fast-paced SME and is offered on a 100% remote basis for a four-month period.

You will own core financial control, oversee the finance function, and drive improvements. The daily rate will depend on experience, and the assignment starts immediately.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller within a fast paced SME environment.
• A hands-on approach with attention to detail and strong commercial perspective.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting and finance operations.
• Available to commit to a four-month interim assignment and make an immediate contribution.
• Clear communicator able to work with stakeholders at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of core financial control activity including monthly reporting.
• Provide practical oversight across the finance function and maintain robust processes.
• Support accurate and timely reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Review finance operations, identify priorities and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity and confidence across the business.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial controls

Stakeholder communication

Finance operations

SME finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CMA is supporting a confidential Business Services Group in Portsmouth with the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller. This is a hands‑on four‑month assignment suited to an experienced finance professional who can provide effective financial leadership and contribute quickly within a fast‑paced environment.

What will the Interim Financial Controller role involve?

• Take ownership of core financial control activity for the business including preparation of all monthly reporting
• Provide practical oversight across the finance function and maintain robust financial processes
• Support accurate and timely reporting for internal stakeholders
• Review finance operations, identify priorities and implement improvements where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and confidence across the business

Suitable Candidate for the Interim Financial Controller vacancy:

• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller within a fast paced SME environment
• A hands‑on approach, with the ability to manage the detail while maintaining a wider commercial perspective
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting and finance operations
• Able to commit to a four‑month interim assignment and make an immediate contribution
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with stakeholders at different levels

Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Financial Controller:

• The role is expected to have a 4‑month duration and will be offered on a 100% remote basis
• Opportunity to make a visible contribution during a defined interim period
• Daily rate will be dependent on experience

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