Interim Group Finance Controller

CFO Hub UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Finance Controller/Director to support critical financial operations during a transitional period. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily finance functions, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance financial processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the CFO, providing insights to support long-term growth and stability. If you have a strong background in financial management and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in finance roles.
• Strong background in financial management and audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, ensuring effective management and reporting.
• Oversee financial controls, budgeting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Audit Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Decision Making

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Job brief

This is a highly confidential engagement managed by THE CFO HQ to support one of our CFOs on an interim basis. We are looking for an experienced finance professional to support us with a pivotal project. Located in Manchester, we are seeking an experienced Finance Controller/Finance Director who will oversee our client's daily finance operations, strategy, reporting, people management, and transformation initiatives during a critical transition period. If this aligns with your expertise, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the interim expert will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will work closely with our CFO to stabilize and enhance financial processes, contributing to long-term growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, ensuring effective financial management, planning, and reporting.
• Oversee financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Oversee month-end operations and monthly management reporting.
• Oversee the ongoing audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive transformation initiatives, optimizing financial systems and processes.
• Collaborate with Directors and Shareholders to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support commercial decision-making.
• Ensure robust risk management, governance, and financial integrity.
• Work closely with external auditors, advisors, and stakeholders.
• Manage the finance team to ensure stability and clarity of purpose with all finance initiatives and projects.
• Create and implement new sales initiatives, methods, and programs to increase revenue.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant leadership experience.
• Strong background in financial management, audit, and transformation.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast-evolving business environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors is advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, ensuring financial resilience and operational efficiency.