Interim Group Financial Controller (with potential to become a permanent position)

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization seeks an experienced Group Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. This hands-on role entails managing the finance team, ensuring effective financial reporting, and optimizing liquidity planning. With significant growth opportunities, you will be pivotal in shaping strategies within a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Accountants with strong leadership and compliance skills, seeking to make a substantial impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Potential for permanent appointment

Qualifications

• Strong background in professional practice followed by commercial sector experience.
• Experience in group financial roles.
• In-depth knowledge of FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team for continuous improvement.
• Oversee Group financial accounting for compliance.
• Manage working capital and cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Controls

Compliance

Proactive Mindset

Cross-functional Influence

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a thriving, forward-thinking business that continues to grow both organically and through acquisition. This interim position offers a highly varied and hands-on role within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, manage and mentor the finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Oversee all aspects of financial accounting across the Group to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant reporting.
• Manage working capital and cash flow, ensuring robust liquidity planning across the Group.
• Administer and oversee Group debt facilities, ensuring the business is appropriately financed to support its strategic goals
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and third-party lenders

To be successful in this role you will be:

• A technically strong, hands-on Chartered Accountant (ACA) with a background in professional practice followed by significant experience in the commercial sector, ideally in a group role
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of FRS 102 and a strong grasp of financial controls and compliance.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving business environment, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Able to build effective cross-functional relationships and influence at all levels.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive package of circa £90,000 salary or £500/day, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• The chance to make a significant impact in a key role within a growing business.
• The role is offered for six months, with the potential for a permanent appointment (if you are considering permanent roles)

For further details, please contact Nicola Beach