Full job descriptionInterim Group Financial Controller
Gloucestershire (3–4 days on-site, including 1 day in London)
9-Month Contract
£400–£500 per day (Inside IR35)
We are supporting a growing, private equity-backed creative / project-led business with the appointment of an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a period of transformation and growth.
Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, the role will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping improve reporting, controls and commercial visibility across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and hands-on, suiting somebody comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance.
Key responsibilities:
*Overseeing the month-end close and management reporting process
*Managing and developing a small finance team in 2 locations
*Improving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy
*Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
*Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders
*Assisting with audit preparation and statutory requirements
*Supporting ongoing systems/process improvement initiatives
*Providing financial insight to support decision-making across the business
The successful candidate will ideally:
*Be ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
*Have previous experience as an Interim Financial Controller or senior finance lead
*Be comfortable within a growing SME or PE-backed environment
*Possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills
*Be hands-on, adaptable and commercially minded
*Be happy operating in a hybrid environment with regular on-site presence
Experience within creative, agency, project-led, media, production, technology or services environments would be advantageous.