Interim Group Controller: Immediate Start & Growth Path

CMA Recruitment Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Office in Southampton

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller for a four-entity group headquartered in Southampton. You will lead a small finance team and manage month-end close across the entities, providing stability during a period of transition.

The role is initially three to four months with potential to become permanent, with a day rate between £300 and £400. Immediate availability is required and an office base with free parking is provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant at Financial Controller level.
• Experience in a multi-entity, high-volume transactional environment.
• NetSuite experience advantageous; strong Excel skills essential.
• Available immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end close and management accounts across a four-entity group.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to a small finance team (AP, AR and payroll).
• Maintain financial controls and oversee daily cash management across multiple bank accounts.
• Provide continuity and support to the CFO during the transition.

Skills

Excel skills

Hands-on leadership

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller for a four-entity group headquartered in Southampton. You will lead a small finance team and manage month-end close across the entities, providing stability during a period of transition.

The role is initially three to four months with potential to become permanent, with a day rate between £300 and £400. Immediate availability is required and an office base with free parking is provided.