Interim Group Financial Controller

Agility Resoucing; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced, PE-backed organisation seeks an interim Group Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include financial control, reporting, and system improvements, requiring a Qualified Accountant with strong management skills and experience in complex financial environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant PQE.
• Experience in financial control and balance sheet management.
• Strong man-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheet and capital with a focus on working capital.
• Produce month-end finance reports for FP&A and business functions.
• Lead audit and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Financial control

Balance sheet management

Process improvement

Man-management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

A fast-paced PE-backed organisation is looking for an interim Group FC for an initial period of 6 months. Reporting to a highly experienced CFO, this is a critical hire for the business, and you will be responsible for financial control, systems, and the production of core financials.

Your responsibilities as Group FC will include:

• Balance sheet and capital management with a focus on cash/working capital
• Production and delivery of month-end finance reports into the FP&A and business partnering functions
• Production of year-end statutory accounts for the group
• System and process improvement designed to tighten financial control and create insightful MI and KPIs
• Lead for audit and tax with nominated advisors
• Manage the finance operations, billing, and financial/management accounts teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and applicable tax laws

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant PQE. Strong man-management skills are essential, as is demonstrable strength in financial control, balance sheet management, and process improvement in businesses with legacy and modern systems.

It is essential that interested candidates are available to start quickly, and you must be able to commit to a 6-month contract.

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