Interim Group Financial Controller

Freshwave; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Interim Financial Controller to lead financial operations and reporting. This pivotal role involves overseeing cash flow management, enhancing financial processes, and ensuring compliance. With a focus on automation and digital transformation using advanced financial systems, the successful candidate will drive improvements and mentor the finance team. The company values engineering excellence and ethical practices, making it a great place to work. If you are passionate about financial innovation and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Free coffee

Onsite gym

Rooftop picnic area

Qualifications

• Proven track record in transforming financial operations for scalable companies.
• Experience with audit, statutory reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements monthly.
• Lead cash flow management and optimize financial resources.
• Implement best-in-class financial systems.

Skills

Financial Control

Cash Flow Management

Financial Reporting

Audit Compliance

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Financial Systems

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Excel

Job description

We are the UK network service provider making digital infrastructure simple.

Whether indoors or outdoors, we make sure our customers can always connect their customers. We bring together mobile operators, central and local government, and real estate providers to work together in new ways using: Collaborative commercial models, combined real-estate and telecoms know-how, and global best practice.

We have 6000+ mast site locations, have connected 2000+ buildings, and support 200+ outdoor networks. Our managed sites include some of the biggest, most challenging wireless environments in the UK, such as railway stations, Canary Wharf, City of London, and events like the London Olympics.

The Role

We are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join us for approximately 6 months as we expand. Supported by DigitalBridge, we have grown into the fastest-growing UK connectivity infrastructure company. You will be hands-on, leveraging your extensive experience in financial control and operations within a technology or XaaS environment. Your expertise in automating and simplifying financial processes will be crucial in transforming our business from the ground up.

Requirements

Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and working papers monthly.
• Lead cash flow management and optimize financial resources.
• Manage financial control frameworks to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee transactional finance, payroll, treasury, and cash flow management (AP & AR), with a focus on automation.

Audit, Compliance & Tax Strategy:

• Ensure audit readiness and coordinate external audits.
• Strengthen internal controls to protect assets and ensure integrity.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Lead the strategic direction of financial systems, implementing best-in-class platforms.
• Drive digital transformation and automation, especially in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and accounting tech.
• Collaborate with technology teams to improve data integrity, reporting, and automation.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Mergers & Acquisitions & Strategic Projects:

• Support expansion through M&A activities, funding, and post-acquisition integration.
• Implement scalable governance and processes for acquired businesses.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven track record in transforming financial operations for scalable companies.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA preferred).
• Experience with audit, statutory reporting, and compliance.
• Expertise in UK GAAP and financial governance.
• Experience in technology/XaaS sectors, preferably in a PE/VC-backed environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial systems, especially Microsoft D365 F&O.

Benefits

Depending on the contract type, benefits include:

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 5 years of service.
• Group Personal Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

Additional perks include free coffee, onsite gym, rooftop picnic area, recognition rewards, free eye tests, and flu vaccine vouchers.

We are proud to be certified by Great Place to Work, with 82% of our team affirming it’s a great place to work. More about our culture can be found here.

Our Values

Our core values shape everything we do:

• Engineering excellence: delivering top-quality work.
• Do the right thing: acting ethically for our people, partners, customers, society, and the environment.
• Set the pace: acting swiftly and efficiently to lead industry standards.

Sustainability & CSR

We focus on environmental, social, and governance initiatives, including:

• Innovate for Impact: pioneering industry firsts for better connectivity.
• A thriving workforce: fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Embracing Net Zero: measuring and reducing our carbon footprint and supply chain impacts.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and supporting all applicants through reasonable adjustments.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Telecommunications