Interim Group Financial Controller

Hyra; Leeds; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyra is partnering with a large Yorkshire-based business to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract. The role is hands-on leadership, providing stability for a fast-paced environment with immediate availability preferred.

You will lead six direct reports and own group finance, ensuring robust controls, reporting standards and governance while supporting transformation, growth and M&A activity. Based in Yorkshire, travel to the office 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience as Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller in large organisations.
• Experience in high-growth, acquisitive, or transforming businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop six direct reports across Transactional, Financial Accounts and Management Accounts.
• Oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting and compliance across the group.
• Ensure strong financial governance, controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Support business-critical projects and growth initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide insight and challenge as needed.
• Maintain a high-performing finance function during periods of significant activity and change.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

We are partnering with a large and growing Yorkshire-based business to appoint an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands‑on leadership role, providing stability and oversight within a fast‑paced environment.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the group's finance function, whilst supporting a business with significant activity and ongoing change.

Given the urgent nature of this requirement, we are keen to speak with experienced interim finance contractors who can quickly establish credibility, provide stability, and make an immediate impact. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a proven track record operating as a Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller within large, complex organisations.

You will have experience working in high‑growth, acquisitive, or rapidly evolving businesses and be comfortable leading sizeable finance teams while maintaining robust financial controls and reporting standards. Exposure to private equity‑backed environments would be highly advantageous, particularly within businesses that have been through periods of transformation, growth, or M&A activity. Above all, we are looking for someone who is organised, diligent and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong relationships across the business. Immediate availability or the ability to start at short notice is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop six direct reports, covering Transactional, Financial Accounts and Management Accounts.
• Oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting and compliance across the group.
• Ensure strong financial governance, controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Support business‑critical projects and ongoing growth initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing insight and challenge where required.
• Maintain a high‑performing finance function during a period of significant activity and change.

Based in Yorkshire, you will be required to travel to the office 3 days per week. The role will be Inside IR35 and be paying £600-£800 per day.