Interim Group Financial Controller

Page Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the industrial sector is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller to manage financial operations for 4-6 months. This role requires professional accounting qualifications and proven leadership experience in finance. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide analysis to support decision-making. A competitive daily rate of up to £400 is offered, with the position based on-site in Cardiff.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity in thriving sector

On-site work

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong leadership experience in finance.
• Proven experience in a financial leadership role, preferably in industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Expertise in compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the financial operations of the organisation.
• Prepare and review accurate financial reports and statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on financial planning and budgeting.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively

Tools

Oracle

Netsuite

Job description

Key Details

• Immediate start
• 4-6 month interim role

About Our Client

The company is a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing and distribution sectors. It operates as a medium‑size enterprise with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality products and services.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join this business as an Interim Group Financial Controller. The role covers a vacant permanent role that Michael Page are recruiting on an exclusive basis and will last for circa 4‑6 months. Reporting to the CFO, the Group FC will:

• Oversee and manage the financial operations of the organisation.
• Prepare and review accurate financial reports and statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision‑making.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on financial planning and budgeting.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to achieve organisational goals.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Group Financial Controller should have:

• Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in a similar financial leadership role.
• Expertise in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ideally have worked with Oracle or Netsuite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate up to £400 per day via an Umbrella company (c.£75,000).
• Opportunity to work in the thriving industrial and manufacturing sector.
• 4‑6 month role.
• 5 days on site.

If you are a skilled Interim Group Financial Controller looking for your next challenge, apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Caerphilly.