Interim Group Financial Controller

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 supporting a multi-site group, headquartered in central Southampton, Hampshire with the appointment of an Interim Group Financial Controller for an initial three to four-month assignment while a permanent search is undertaken. With the current incumbent potentially leaving within weeks, candidates must be available at short notice.

This opportunity offers the chance to lead a small finance team, deliver three successful month-end processes and provide stability during a period of transition. There is genuine potential for the role to become permanent within a £25m+ turnover, four-entity group, working closely with a hands-on and ambitious CFO.

What will the Interim Group Financial Controller role involve?

• Delivering month-end close and management accounts across a four-entity group
• Providing day-to-day leadership to a small finance team covering accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Maintaining financial controls and overseeing daily cash management across multiple group bank accounts
• Providing continuity and support to the CFO throughout a period of transition
• Documenting finance processes and preparing a comprehensive handover for the incoming permanent Group Financial Controller

Suitable Candidate for the Interim Group Financial Controller vacancy:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience operating at Financial Controller level
• Comfortable working within a multi-entity, high-volume transactional environment
• NetSuite experience would be highly advantageous, with strong Excel skills essential
• Available immediately or at short notice
• Calm, hands-on approach with the ability to integrate quickly and maintain business continuity

Additional benefits and information for the Interim Group Financial Controller:

• Day rate of £300 - £400, depending on experience
• Initial three to four-month assignment with genuine potential to become a permanent opportunity
• Office based in central Southampton with free parking
• Fast recruitment process with immediate interviews and start available