Interim Financial Controller

Marks Sattin Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing, PE-backed technology business as a Financial Controller in a hybrid role. You'll lead month-end close and financial reporting while managing a high-performing finance team. This dynamic position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly scaling organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accounting professional.
• Strong technical background and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, systems, and processes.

Skills

Technical accounting

Team management

Variance analysis

KPI reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Interim Financial Controller | Preston | Hybrid

Marks Sattin are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed technology business in their search for a Financial Controller. This is a hybrid role based just outside Preston.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to join a dynamic and evolving organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the finance function and driving continuous improvement across processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and KPI reporting
• Produce statutory accounts and ensure compliance
• Drive improvements in financial controls, systems, and processes
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Strong technical accounting background
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to manage teams and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially aware Financial Controller to make a real impact in a business that is scaling rapidly.

Interviews are taking place soon - to apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 0161 871 7060 for more information.

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• £60000 - £70000 per annum + +hybrid working options
• £60000 - £70000 per annum + +hybrid working options