Interim Group Financial Controller

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to support its rapid growth. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and leading the finance team in a dynamic technology environment. With a focus on automation and transformation, you will play a crucial role in enhancing financial processes and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial control, experience in technology or XaaS environments, and a passion for driving efficiency and excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values sustainability and continuous improvement, and make a significant impact on its scaling journey.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Group Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Free coffee

Onsite gym

Rooftop picnic area

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements and manage cash flow.
• Lead financial systems strategy and drive digital transformation.

Skills

Financial Operations

Financial Reporting

Audit Compliance

Financial Systems Strategy

Leadership

Mergers and Acquisitions

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Excel

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

About Us

We are the UK network service provider making digital infrastructure simple. We connect mobile operators, government entities, and real estate providers through innovative models, combining real estate and telecom expertise, and adopting global best practices. With over 6,000 mast sites, 2,000+ connected buildings, and support for 200+ outdoor networks, we operate some of the UK's most challenging wireless environments, including railway stations, Canary Wharf, and the London Olympics.

The Role

We seek an Interim Financial Controller for approximately 6 months to support our growth. Backed by DigitalBridge, we are the fastest-growing UK connectivity infrastructure company. The role requires hands-on expertise in financial control and operations within a technology or XaaS environment, focusing on automation and transformation to impact our scaling business positively.

Requirements

Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and working papers monthly.
• Manage cash flow and optimize financial resources.
• Ensure process efficiency and compliance within financial control frameworks.
• Oversee transactional finance, payroll, treasury, and automate AP & AR processes.

Audit, Compliance & Tax Strategy:

• Ensure audit readiness and lead external audits.
• Strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Lead financial systems strategy, implementing best-in-class platforms.
• Drive digital transformation and automation, especially in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and accounting tech.
• Collaborate with tech teams to enhance data integrity and reporting automation.

Leadership & Team Development:

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

Mergers & Acquisitions & Strategic Projects:

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

Knowledge and Experience

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

Benefits

Depending on contract type:

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

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

We are certified by Great Place to Work, with 82% of employees rating us highly. More info at Great Place to Work profile.

Our Values

Our values guide us: engineering excellence, doing the right thing, and setting the pace. We are committed to sustainability and CSR, including innovation, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, with initiatives for environmental impact reduction and a diverse workforce.