Interim Group Financial Controller
Summary: The Interim Group Financial Controller role in Derby is a six-month fixed-term contract with a strong potential for extension or temp-to-perm. The position requires a seasoned finance leader to provide financial oversight during a period of growth and transformation within a PE-backed environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills and experience in managing a developing team while driving efficiencies and delivering change. Immediate availability is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the finance team.
- Prepare investor-grade monthly reporting, board packs, and statutory accounts.
- Oversee group consolidations and maintain a robust control environment.
- Manage tax compliance, audit processes, and external stakeholder relationships.
- Drive improvements in working capital, margin, and cash flow.
Key Skills:
- Proven team management and leadership experience.
- Experience within a large, complex organization (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation).
- Strong technical accounting expertise with a commercial, improvement-focused mindset.
- Experience in a PE-backed business (highly desirable).
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience.
Salary (Rate): £100000 yearly
City: Derby
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Interim Group Financial Controller
Derby 3 days on site 6 months FTC (strong potential for extension or temp-to-perm) PE-backed environment
IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED
Gleeson are delighted to be working with a large, complex, multi-entity client of ours looking for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to provide strong financial leadership during a key phase of growth and transformation.
This role requires a technically strong finance leader with the commerciality and confidence to manage a developing team, challenge existing processes, drive efficiencies, and deliver change. Private equity experience is highly preferred and will be prioritised.
Key requirements of the Interim Group Financial Controller:Proven team management and leadership experience (essential)
Experience within a large, complex organisation (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation) (essential)
Strong technical accounting expertise with a commercial, improvement-focused mindset
PE-backed business experience (highly desirable)
Able to work 3 days per week on site in Derby (essential)
As part of the SLT you'll take ownership of end-to-end financial control across the group, including:
Leading and developing the finance teamI
nvestor-grade monthly reporting, board packs and statutory accounts
Group consolidations and maintaining a robust control environment
Tax compliance, audit management and external stakeholder relationships
Driving working capital, margin and cash improvements
You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience outlined above and a track record of operating at pace in performance-driven environments.
A high-impact interim role for a hands-on leader who thrives on driving value and delivering change.
For this role, please note:
- Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without any need sponsorship.
- Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Derby to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable.
- CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.
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