Interim Group Financial Controller

Pantalent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Swindon is seeking a Group Financial Controller for an interim role lasting 6 months. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified and adept in UK GAAP and IFRS. You will lead financial operations and report directly to senior leadership, driving optimisation in cash flow and resources. This position is crucial for supporting M&A initiatives and requires proven experience in PE-backed environments.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Proven success in PE-backed or high-growth SME environments.
• Strong UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial control, reporting, and governance.
• Drive cash flow, treasury, and working capital optimisation.
• Oversee audit, compliance, and tax strategy.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified

Strong UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge

Finance transformation experience

Experience in tech or digital infrastructure

Education

Post-qualification experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Group Financial Controller - PE-Backed Technology | Interim (6 months)

Location: Wiltshire
Contract: Interim day rate
Duration: 6 Months

An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, PE-backed technology and digital infrastructure company backed by a leading global investor. As Group Financial Controller, you\'ll play a pivotal role in scaling financial operations, driving automation, and supporting strategic growth initiatives including M&A and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial control, reporting, and governance.
• Drive cash flow, treasury, and working capital optimisation.
• Oversee audit, compliance, and tax strategy.
• Champion finance systems automation (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Partner on M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• ACA (preferred) or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Proven success in PE-backed or high-growth SME environments.
• Strong UK GAAP (FRS102/FRED82) and IFRS knowledge.
• Experience in finance transformation and systems implementation.
• Sector experience in tech, SaaS, telecoms, or digital infrastructure is a plus
• This is a high-impact role with visibility across the leadership team

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