Interim Group Financial Controller
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- England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
- Full Time, Contract
- £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
Job Description:
Distinct is proud to support one of our long-standing clients in recruiting a Group Financial Controller.
Location: Leicester (Hybrid)
Contract: 10-12 months (possible permanent opportunity)
Start Date: ASAP
This pivotal leadership role, reporting to the CFO, is for someone who combines technical excellence with a genuine passion for people, culture, and doing things the right way.
It is also an opportunity to step into a highly visible role at the heart of the finance leadership team, shaping how the business reports, governs, and grows.
The Opportunity
*You will lead the Group’s financial accounting function, setting the standard for integrity, quality, and best practice across statutory reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and control
*Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders and the Board, bringing clarity, insight, and sound judgement to complex financial matters
*Own the half-year and year-end processes, ensuring a smooth, well-governed audit experience and high-quality external reporting
*Champion strong financial controls while continuously improving processes, systems, and ways of working
Leadership & Culture
*Lead and develop high-performing financial accounting, transactional, and credit control teams, creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and able to grow
*Role-model professionalism, collaboration,n and accountability across the wider finance function
*Build strong relationships across finance, FP&A, and the wider business, encouraging open communication and constructive challenge
*Play a key role in fostering a positive, engaged, and forward-thinking finance culture
What We’re Looking For
*Qualified accountant (ACA preferred) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience
*Strong technical accounting background, ideally within a PLC or similarly complex environment
*Proven experience leading teams and operating at a senior functional level
*Confident communicator who can translate complex finance into clear, meaningful insight
*A leader with high integrity, sound judgement, and a continuous-improvement mindset
*Working knowledge of IFRS is highly advantageous
Keen to explore? Please apply!
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Location: Leicester (Hybrid)
Contract: 10-12 months (possible permanent opportunity)
Start Date: ASAP
This pivotal leadership role, reporting to the CFO, is for someone who combines technical excellence with a genuine passion for people, culture, and doing things the right way.
It is also an opportunity to step into a highly visible role at the heart of the finance leadership team, shaping how the business reports, governs, and grows.
The Opportunity
*You will lead the Group’s financial accounting function, setting the standard for integrity, quality, and best practice across statutory reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and control
*Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders and the Board, bringing clarity, insight, and sound judgement to complex financial matters
*Own the half-year and year-end processes, ensuring a smooth, well-governed audit experience and high-quality external reporting
*Champion strong financial controls while continuously improving processes, systems, and ways of working
Leadership & Culture
*Lead and develop high-performing financial accounting, transactional, and credit control teams, creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and able to grow
*Role-model professionalism, collaboration,n and accountability across the wider finance function
*Build strong relationships across finance, FP&A, and the wider business, encouraging open communication and constructive challenge
*Play a key role in fostering a positive, engaged, and forward-thinking finance culture
What We’re Looking For
*Qualified accountant (ACA preferred) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience
*Strong technical accounting background, ideally within a PLC or similarly complex environment
*Proven experience leading teams and operating at a senior functional level
*Confident communicator who can translate complex finance into clear, meaningful insight
*A leader with high integrity, sound judgement, and a continuous-improvement mindset
*Working knowledge of IFRS is highly advantageous
Keen to explore? Please apply!
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